Weather & Climate 1
What is the main difference between weather and climate?
A) Weather refers to long-term atmospheric conditions, while climate refers to short-term conditions.
B) Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather over a long period.
C) Climate changes daily, but weather remains constant.
D) Weather is only about temperature, climate is only about rainfall.
B) Weather is the day-to-day state of the atmosphere, while climate is the average weather over a long period.
Which of the following factors does NOT influence climate?
A) Latitude
B) Altitude
C) Ocean currents
D) Time of day
D) Time of day
During which season is the Northern Hemisphere tilted toward the Sun?
A) Winter
B) Spring
C) Summer
D) Autumn
C) Summer
What is the calm center of a hurricane called?
Eye
What is the main energy source that powers a hurricane?
A) Wind from the jet stream
B) Heat from the ocean’s warm water
C) Earth's rotation only
D) Friction with land
B) Heat from the ocean’s warm water
It's 105 and sunny today. This is an example of ____________.
Weather
Hurricanes typically form over:
A) Cold ocean waters
B) Warm ocean waters
C) Deserts
D) Mountains
B) Warm ocean waters
What causes the seasons on Earth?
A) The Earth’s distance from the Sun changes throughout the year.
B) The tilt of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun.
C) Changes in the Sun’s energy output.
D) The rotation speed of the Earth.
B) The tilt of the Earth’s axis as it orbits the Sun.
Which layer of the atmosphere contains most of the Earth's weather?
A) Stratosphere
B) Troposphere
C) Mesosphere
D) Thermosphere
B) Troposphere
What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?
A) Gold
B) Iron
C) Diamond
D) Quartz
C) Diamond
Which gas is most responsible for the greenhouse effect?
A) Oxygen
B) Nitrogen
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Hydrogen
C. Carbon dioxide
What is a hurricane?
A) A large snowstorm
B) A tropical cyclone with strong winds and heavy rain
C) A tornado over land
D) A type of earthquake
B) A tropical cyclone with strong winds and heavy rain
What happens during the winter solstice?
A) The longest day of the year
B) The shortest day of the year
C) Day and night are of equal length
D) The Sun is directly overhead at the equator
B) The shortest day of the year
What is the term for a long period of below-average precipitation?
A) Flood
B) Drought
C) Hurricane
D) Monsoon
B) Drought
Which animal is known to have the fastest land speed?
A) Cheetah
B) Lion
C) Horse
D) Kangaroo
A) Cheetah
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A) Thermometer
B) Barometer
C) Hygrometer
D) Anemometer
B) Barometer
Which of the following is NOT a season?
A) Summer
B) Winter
C) Monsoon
D) Autumn
C) Monsoon
What is the name of the day when the Sun is directly above the equator, resulting in nearly equal day and night?
A) Solstice
B) Equinox
C) Midnight Sun
D) Eclipse
B) Equinox
How many seasons do most temperate regions on Earth experience?
4
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The Earth's climate zones are largely determined by:
A) Ocean tides
B) Distance from the equator
C) Local vegetation
D) Altitude only
B) Distance from the equator
The Coriolis effect influences the movement of:
A) Ocean currents and winds
B) Clouds only
C) Temperature patterns
D) Precipitation levels
A) Ocean currents and winds
When does the summer solstice occur in the Northern Hemisphere?
Around June 21st
What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?
A) Cirrus
B) Stratus
C) Cumulonimbus
D) Nimbus
C) Cumulonimbus
What is Mrs. M's favorite food?
Pizza