Weather and Climate: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 1 Geography

Question 1

In the United Kingdom, which season has the longest days and warmest weather?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 2

How do mountains and oceans change the weather in different places?

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Mountains can make it rain on one side and be dry on the other.

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Oceans can help keep the temperature steady and create winds.

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Landforms don't affect the weather.

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Weather is the same everywhere, no matter the landforms.

Question 3

It's time for a picnic! Based on the weather forecast, which day and time would be the best to go?

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Monday afternoon: Sunny with a gentle breeze

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Tuesday morning: Cloudy with some showers

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Wednesday evening: Windy with heavy rain

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Thursday afternoon: Foggy with poor visibility

Question 4

You're having a party in the park next week. How can you use the weather forecast to choose the best day and time for your party?

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Look at the weather forecast for next week and pick the day with the most sunshine and least rain.

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Don't worry about the weather and just hope for the best.

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Check the weather forecast on the day of the party and decide then if you want to go ahead.

Question 5

How do weather experts predict what the weather will be like?

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By using weather information and tools

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By looking at the stars

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By using magic spells

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By asking animals for advice

Question 6

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what the day is like today, but climate is what the weather is like over a longer time.

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Weather is what the climate is like today, but climate is what the weather is like over a longer time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 7

Which tool would a weather forecaster use to predict the weather for tomorrow?

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A weather map

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A picture of the clouds

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A thermometer

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A windsock

Question 8

When we burn things like coal, oil, or gas, we release gases into the air. Which gas traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, making it warmer?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 9

What does NOT affect the weather?

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Cloud color

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Temperature

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Precipitation

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Wind speed

Question 10

In the United Kingdom, when does spring typically begin?

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March

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January

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June

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October

Question 11

Why is the weather in the desert usually hot and dry?

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Because the sun shines brightly all day long in the desert.

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Because it rains a lot in the desert.

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Because the air in the desert is very humid.

Question 12

What is the weather like when it rains?

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Rainy and wet

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Sunny and warm

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Cold and snowy

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Windy and cloudy

Question 13

When is the hottest part of the day?

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Noon when the sun is highest in the sky

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Morning when the sun is rising

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Evening when the sun is setting

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Dawn when the sun first appears

Question 14

What do we use to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

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Barometer

Question 15

What divides the Earth into two halves?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Prime Meridian

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Arctic Circle

Question 16

Which of these does NOT affect the weather?

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Moon

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind

Question 17

What is the long-term weather pattern in an area called?

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Climate

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Season

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Forecast

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Atmosphere

Question 18

Which of these is a cold climate zone?

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Polar

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Arid

Question 19

What surrounds the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Exosphere

Question 20

Which of these is NOT a part of the weather?

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What plants are growing

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How hot or cold it is

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How windy or calm it is

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How much rain is falling

Question 21

Which of these does NOT affect the weather around us?

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How people behave

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How the wind is blowing

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How warm or cold it is

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How cloudy or clear the sky is

Question 22

What is the weather called when it's very warm and it rains a lot all year?

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Polar

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Mediterranean

Question 23

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

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 24

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

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 25

Which of the following is not a type of weather?

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Wind

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Rain

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Snow

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Fog

Question 26

What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 27

Which of these things makes a climate hot?

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High temperatures

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Lots of rain

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Strong winds

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Cold weather

Question 28

What is the name of the layer of air that surrounds our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Clouds

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Rain

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Wind

Question 29

What tool is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 30

What is the name of the process where water turns into air?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 31

When there's wind, what's moving?

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The air

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The sky

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The trees

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The clouds

Question 32

What do we call the water in the air?

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Humidity

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Rainfall

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Clouds

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Mist

Question 33

What do we call the weather over many years?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Temperature

Question 34

Which of these helps make the UK's weather mild?

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The ocean around the UK

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The big mountains in the UK

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The hot air from Africa

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The cold air from the North Pole

Question 35

What is the name of the tool we use to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 36

Which of these places is very hot and dry?

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The desert

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The rainforest

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The mountains

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The beach

Question 37

When the tiny drops of water in a cloud become too heavy, what happens?

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The cloud squeezes out the water as rain

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The cloud starts to dance

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The cloud sings a rain song

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The cloud hides behind the sun

Question 38

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

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Humidity

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Heat

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Wind

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Rain

Question 39

Which of these does NOT affect the weather?

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Moon shape

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Heat

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Time of year

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Wind

Question 40

What is the long-term average of weather conditions in a place called?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Forecast

Question 41

Which of these is often found when air pressure is high?

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Clear skies

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Clouds and rain

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Wind and storms

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Fog and mist

Question 42

What tool is used to measure heat?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 43

What is the name of the line that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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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 44

What do we call a place where it's very hot and there's not much rain?

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Desert

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Rainforest

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Ocean

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Mountain

Question 45

When the air in one place is warmer than the air next to it, what happens?

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The warmer air moves to the cooler air

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The cooler air moves to the warmer air

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The air stays still

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It starts to rain

Question 46

What is the name of the invisible gas that surrounds our planet Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Air

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Oxygen

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Clouds

Question 47

Which of these tools do we use to measure how much rain has fallen?

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A rain gauge

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An anemometer

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A thermometer

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A wind vane

Question 48

What do we call the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Season

Question 49

If you see thunder and lightning, what's the safest place to be?

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Inside, away from windows

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Playing outside

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Calling the police

Question 50

Which part of the Earth is very hot and gets lots of rain?

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Warm all year round with lots of rain

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Cold and icy

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Hot with little rain

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Not too hot or too cold with four seasons

Question 51

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects weather?

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The number of trees

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Temperature

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Wind

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The time of day

Question 52

What is the name for the average 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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Season

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Pattern

Question 53

What is the name for the amount of water vapour in the air?

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Humidity

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Wind speed

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Precipitation

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Temperature

Question 54

What is a weather forecast?

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A prediction about what the weather will be like in the future

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A report of the weather over the past few days

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A description of the current weather conditions

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A plan for how to prepare for severe weather

Question 55

Which of these is a type of precipitation?

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Rain

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Wind

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Clouds

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Sun

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a good way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

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Stand under a tall tree

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Go inside a building

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Walk away from tall objects

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Close all windows and doors

Question 57

What is the name for the tool used to measure rainfall?

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Rain gauge

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 58

What can be impacted by weather and climate?

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Our clothing choices

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The number of stars in the sky

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The content of our dreams

Question 59

How do weather stations, satellites, and computers help us understand the weather?

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They gather information that shows us the weather now and helps us predict what it might be like later.

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They only tell us about the weather in the past.

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They don't help us learn about the weather.

Question 60

What do we call the part of the Earth where it is very cold and icy?

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Polar region

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Desert

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Rainforest

Question 61

What is the tool used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

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Barometer

Question 62

Which way does the wind usually blow?

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From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

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From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

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From north to south

Question 63

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term, while climate is long-term.

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Climate is short-term, while weather is long-term.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 64

Which of the following is not a type of precipitation?

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Cloud

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Rain

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Snow