Weather and Climate: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 5 Geography

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the climate of a region?

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The type of trees in the area

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the sea

Question 2

Climate change is a serious issue that can have both positive and negative effects on the environment. What are some possible positive and negative impacts of climate change?

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Possible negative impacts of climate change include more extreme weather events, rising sea levels, and changes in plant and animal life.

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Possible positive impacts of climate change include longer growing seasons in some areas, and increased agricultural productivity.

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Climate change is not real, so there will be no impacts on the environment.

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Climate change will only affect humans, not the environment.

Question 3

What is a characteristic of a warm front?

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Gradual rise in temperature

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Steep, vertical clouds

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Thunderstorms

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Sudden drop in air pressure

Question 4

What are the main climate conditions in the Sahara Desert, and what factors make it one of the driest and hottest places on Earth?

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The Sahara Desert is extremely hot and dry because it is located in the subtropical high-pressure belt and receives very little rainfall.

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The Sahara Desert is cold and wet because it is located near the North Pole and receives a lot of snowfall.

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The Sahara Desert is temperate and has moderate temperatures and rainfall because it is located near the Equator.

Question 5

Which of these does NOT affect a place's climate?

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The shape of the land around it

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How far it is from the sea

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How far north or south it is

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How high up it is

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a major atmospheric circulation pattern that influences global weather patterns?

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Coriolis Effect

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Trade Winds

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Polar Easterlies

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Jet Stream

Question 7

What's the key difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the daily conditions of the air around us, while climate is the average weather over many years.

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Climate is the daily conditions of the air around us, while weather is the average weather over many years.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is the large-scale patterns of the air over short periods, while weather is the short-term changes.

Question 8

How can the government help to lessen the impact of climate change? Choose three ways.

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Invest in renewable energy sources, like solar and wind power.

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Plant more trees to take in carbon dioxide from the air.

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Reduce deforestation, which is when forests are cut down.

Question 9

What makes the Earth's temperature warm enough for life?

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The greenhouse effect traps heat from the sun in the atmosphere.

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The greenhouse effect is caused only by human activities.

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The greenhouse effect only affects the Earth's temperature during the day.

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The greenhouse effect is always good for the Earth's climate.

Question 10

Which cloud type is commonly linked to heavy rain?

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Nimbus

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Cumulus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

Question 11

How does burning fossil fuels cause climate change?

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Fossil fuels release carbon dioxide gas when burned.

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Burning fossil fuels creates air pollution.

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Fossil fuels are used to power vehicles, which emit pollutants.

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Fossil fuel extraction can harm wildlife habitats.

Question 12

How does climate change affect where plants and animals live and whether they can survive?

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Climate change can change temperature and rainfall patterns, which can affect where species live and what they eat.

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Climate change has no effect on where plants and animals live or whether they survive.

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Climate change only affects where plants and animals live, not whether they survive.

Question 13

When water vapor in the air cools and changes back into liquid water, what is this process called?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 14

What is the primary goal of the Paris Agreement?

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Limit global warming to less than 2°C

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Halt climate change

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Provide aid to nations impacted by climate change

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a health risk associated with extremely hot weather?

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Hypothermia

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Heatstroke

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Dehydration

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Sunburn

Question 16

Which of these clouds usually means rain or snow?

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Dark, puffy clouds that tower high in the sky

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Thin, wispy clouds that look like feathers

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Puffy clouds that look like cotton balls

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Flat, gray clouds that cover the sky

Question 17

What happens when water vapour in the air turns into tiny droplets or ice crystals?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 18

Which of these gases traps heat in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 19

Which climate zone has hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters?

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Mediterranean

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Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Polar

Question 20

What is used to measure wind speed?

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An anemometer

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A thermometer

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A barometer

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A rain gauge

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a result of climate change?

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The air is cleaner

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The sea levels are getting higher

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Storms are becoming more common and stronger

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It is harder to grow crops

Question 22

What do we call the average weather conditions in a place over many years?

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The climate

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The weather pattern

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The forecast

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The seasons

Question 23

What gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

Question 24

What is the name of the layer of gases around our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 25

What causes wind to blow?

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Differences in air pressure

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Changes in temperature

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Rotation of the Earth

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Gravity

Question 26

Which of these does NOT affect the climate of a place?

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What kind of plants and animals live there

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How close it is to the equator

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How high it is above sea level

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What direction the wind usually blows

Question 27

Which of these is a clean and renewable source of energy?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Petroleum

Question 28

What happens when water vapour in the air turns into tiny drops of water?

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

Question 29

Which of the following gases does NOT trap heat in the atmosphere?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 30

What is the name of the layer of Earth's atmosphere closest to the ground, where we live and breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 31

Which type of cloud often means nice weather is coming?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 32

What tool do we use to measure how fast the wind is blowing?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Hygrometer

Question 33

Which of these describes a climate with warm summers and cool winters?

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Temperate

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Tropical

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Polar

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Arid

Question 34

What happens when water vapor in the air turns into tiny water droplets or ice crystals, forming clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 35

Which of these gases is a natural part of the atmosphere and helps keep Earth warm?

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Water vapor

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Carbon monoxide

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Chlorofluorocarbons

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Sulfur dioxide

Question 36

What do we call the usual weather conditions in an area over a long period of time?

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Climate

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Weather forecast

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Microclimate

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Macroclimate

Question 37

Which of these is NOT a cause of climate change?

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Solar flares

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Human activities

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Volcanic eruptions

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Changes in the Earth's orbit

Question 38

What is the name of the layer of gases that surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Lithosphere

Question 39

Which type of climate has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Mediterranean

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

Question 40

What is the process where water vapour turns into clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 41

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 42

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

Question 43

Which of these is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Natural gas

Question 44

What do we call the long-term average weather conditions in a particular area?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 45

Which wind pattern brings cold, dry air from the northeast over the UK during winter?

Accepted Answer

Polar easterlies

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Trade winds

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Westerlies

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Horse latitudes

Question 46

What climate type is known for its hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Mediterranean

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Temperate continental

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Tropical rainforest

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Polar

Question 47

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres called?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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International Date Line

Question 48

Which cloud type often indicates fair weather?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 49

What is the name of the process by which water vapor changes into liquid water?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 50

Which instrument is used to measure wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 51

What is the name of the steady wind that flows from the equator towards the poles?

Accepted Answer

Trade winds

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Westerlies

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Polar easterlies

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Jet streams

Question 52

Which of the following is not a part of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

Soil

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Nitrogen

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Water vapor

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Carbon dioxide

Question 53

What is the biggest cause of global warming?

Accepted Answer

Burning of fossil fuels

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Deforestation

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Farming

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 54

Which climate zone has warm summers and mild winters?

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Temperate

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Tropical

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Polar

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Arid

Question 55

What tool do we use to measure rainfall?

Accepted Answer

Rain gauge

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 56

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what is happening right now, while climate is what happens over a long time.

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Climate is what is happening right now, while weather is what happens over a long time.

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Weather is only about temperature, while climate is about all aspects of the atmosphere

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Climate is only about temperature, while weather is about all aspects of the atmosphere.

Question 57

Which of these is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 58

Where in the Earth's atmosphere do we experience weather?

Accepted Answer

Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 59

What is the primary reason for the Earth's seasons?

Accepted Answer

The Earth's tilt on its axis

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The Earth's distance from the Sun

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The amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface

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The rotation of the Earth on its axis

Question 60

Which climate zone is most commonly found in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Temperate maritime

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Tropical rainforest

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Desert

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Taiga

Question 61

Which global wind pattern moves from east to west?

Accepted Answer

Westerlies

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Trade winds

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Polar easterlies

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Doldrums

Question 62

What tool measures air pressure?

Accepted Answer

Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 63

What happens when a cold front passes through an area?

Accepted Answer

A sudden drop in temperature and wind

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Heavy rain and thunderstorms

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Clear skies and rising temperatures

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A gradual increase in temperature and humidity

Question 64

Which of these is not a factor that influences climate change?

Accepted Answer

The movement of the Earth's tectonic plates

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The release of greenhouse gasses

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The loss of forests

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Changes in the sun's energy