Climate and Weather Quiz

What is air pressure?

• The pressure created by the weight of the air above a point

• The force that causes objects to fall

• The temperature of the air

• The amount of water vapor in the air

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

• It fluctuates randomly

What is the dew point?

• The temperature of the air

• The density of the air

• The pressure of the air

• The temperature at which water vapor condenses

What does climate refer to?

• The temperature at a specific time

• Long-term averages of weather conditions

• The humidity level

• Short-term weather conditions

What is convection?

• The cooling of air

• A circulatory movement in liquids or gases

• The formation of clouds

• The process of evaporation

What is the primary force that keeps the moon in orbit around the Earth?

• Convection

• Gravity

• Air pressure

• Density

Which factor does NOT influence climate?

• Latitude

• Geographical position

• Altitude

• Time of day

What is the pressure gradient force?

• It is the force of gravity

• It moves matter from high pressure to low pressure

• It measures air temperature

• It describes the density of air

How is atmospheric pressure measured?

• In degrees Celsius

• In millibars

• In liters

• In meters

What is the main driver of wind systems and ocean currents?

• The temperature of the ocean

• The Earth's rotation

• The density of the air

• The position of the sun