Climate and Energy Quiz

What is the main factor that determines a country’s climate near the equator?

• Atmospheric pressure

• Temperature

• Distance from the equator

• Wind direction

How is climate different from weather?

• Climate changes every day, while weather stays the same

• Climate is measured in hours, weather over years

• Climate refers to long-term patterns, weather to short-term changes

• Climate measures only temperature, weather measures all elements

What type of climate does Saudi Arabia have?

• Cold

• Mild

• Hot

• Wet

Which of these instruments’ measures temperature?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

What does atmospheric pressure refer to?

• The warmth of air near Earth’s surface

• The force of air on a surface area

• The amount of sunlight in a region

• The temperature change in high places

Which of the following measures precipitation?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

Which of the following is an example of precipitation?

• Hail

• Sunshine

• Wind

• Temperature

What tool is used to measure the speed of wind?

• Thermometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

• Barometer

What happens to air as it gets closer to the Earth’s surface?

• It becomes lighter

• It becomes hotter

• It becomes heavier

• It turns into precipitation

Why should we try to consume less energy?

• To save money

• To prevent climate change and lead a healthier life

• To have more time to play

• To avoid using machines