Weather Forecasting Quiz

What is the primary role of Met Éireann?

• To provide weather forecasts for Ireland

• To oversee Ireland's environmental laws

• To manage Ireland's agricultural policies

• To regulate air traffic in Ireland

What is weather?

• The average temperature of a region

• The speed of the wind in a specific area

• The state of the atmosphere at any given time

• The amount of rainfall in a year

Why is weather forecasting important for farmers?

• To predict the market prices of crops

• To decide which crops to grow

• To determine the best time to plant crops

• To know when to fertilize land to avoid rain washing it away

What is a weather station?

• A place where weather forecasts are broadcasted

• A facility that measures and observes the weather

• A device used to measure temperature

• A type of satellite used for weather prediction

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Rain gauge

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

What does 'H' represent on a weather map?

• High temperature

• High atmospheric pressure

• Hailstorm

• Heavy rainfall

What is considered high atmospheric pressure?

• Anything greater than 1013 mb

• Anything less than 1013 mb

• Exactly 1013 mb

• Between 1000 mb and 1013 mb

What type of weather is associated with low pressure?

• Clear skies

• High levels of precipitation

• Calm winds

• Dry conditions

How is temperature measured?

• In degrees Celsius using a thermometer

• In kilometers per hour using an anemometer

• In millibars using a barometer

• In millimeters using a rain gauge

What does a rain gauge measure?

• Wind speed in kilometers per hour

• Precipitation in millimeters

• Temperature in degrees Celsius

• Humidity in percentage