Exploring Weather and Climate

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is the average of all climate data.

• Weather changes daily, while climate is the average over a long period.

• Climate changes daily, while weather is the average over a long period.

• Weather and climate are the same.

Which of the following is a type of cloud that looks fluffy and white?

• Nimbus

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Tornado

What is the main cause of seasonal changes on Earth?

• The distance from the sun

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The speed of Earth's rotation

• The shape of the Earth

Which of the following is a weather pattern characterized by a rotating column of air?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Drought

• Precipitation

What is the process called when water from the Earth's surface turns into vapor?

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Collection

Which temperature scale is commonly used in the United States?

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Fahrenheit

• Rankine

What does a weather map typically show?

• The location of stars

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Weather conditions like temperature and precipitation

• The phases of the moon

Which of the following is a long period without rain?

• Hurricane

• Drought

• Flood

• Tornado

What is the term for the amount of water vapor in the air?

• Humidity

• Precipitation

• Condensation

• Evaporation

Which cloud type is known for bringing rain and thunderstorms?

• Cumulus

• Stratus

• Nimbus

• Cirrus