Weather and Climate Quizizz

What does a weather "forecast" tell us?

• The average temperature over many years

• The predicted weather conditions for a specific time and place

• The amount of rainfall in a year

• The types of plants in an area

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Which of the following best describes a "climate zone"?

• A tool used to measure wind speed

• A region with similar average weather patterns over a long period

• A sudden change in weather

• A type of cloud

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What does "humidity" measure?

• The speed of the wind

• The amount of water vapor in the air

• The temperature of the ocean

• The type of precipitation

Which of the following best defines "weather"?

• The average conditions in an area over many years

• The day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere at a certain place and time

• The movement of ocean water

• The type of soil in a region

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What is a "cold front"?

• A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass

• A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass

• A type of ocean current

• A tool for measuring temperature

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What kind of weather is usually associated with a warm front?

• Sudden thunderstorms and cooler temperatures

• Gradual increase in temperature and steady rain

• Strong winds and snow

• Dry and clear skies

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What is an "air mass"?

• A large pockets of air with similar temperature and humidity throughout

• A type of cloud

• A tool for measuring rainfall

• A region with many mountains

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What is a "front" in weather terms?

• The edge where two different air masses meet

• The top of a mountain

• The bottom layer of the ocean

• The center of a hurricane

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What is a hydrometer used for?

• Measuring wind speed

• Measuring humidity in the air

• Measuring temperature

• Measuring air pressure

What does an anemometer measure?

• Rainfall

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

• Humidity