Weather Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Gravity

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What is the main cause of weather patterns on Earth?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The tilt of the Earth's axis

• The distance from the Sun

• The presence of water vapor

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Which of the following is responsible for the formation of clouds?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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What is the term for a sudden and violent weather event with strong winds and heavy rain?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and where weather occurs?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

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

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

• Humidity

• Pressure

• Dew point

• Gravity

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What is the process by which water changes from a liquid to a gas?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Precipitation

• Sublimation

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What is the term for the boundary between two air masses with different temperatures and densities?

• Front

• Jet stream

• Trough

• Ridge

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather?

• Humidity

• Pressure

• Dew point

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6