Weather and Landforms Quiz

What causes the wind to blow?

• Earth's gravity

• Differences in air pressure

• Ocean currents

• Rotation of the Earth

What instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms?

• Cirrus

• Stratus

• Cumulonimbus

• Nimbostratus

Which layer of the atmosphere is where weather occurs?

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Troposphere

• Thermosphere

What is the term for a rotating column of air that touches both the ground and a cloud?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Typhoon

• Monsoon

Which ocean phenomenon is characterized by the warming of Pacific Ocean waters?

• El Niño

• La Niña

• Tsunami

• Monsoon

The process by which water vapor changes into liquid is called:

• Condensation

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

What is the name of the wind system that brings heavy rainfall to Southeast Asia?

• Westerlies

• Trade winds

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

Which natural disaster is most likely to occur after heavy rainfall in mountainous areas?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Landslide

• Volcanic eruption

What is the name of the instrument used to measure wind speed?

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

• Seismometer

• Barometer