Weather and Climate Quizzes for Reception Students

Question 1

What is something we might NOT see in the weather?

Accepted Answer

A car

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Rain

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Wind

Question 2

Which tool can we use to measure the temperature of the air?

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Thermometer

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Clouds

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Animals

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Wind

Question 3

What is NOT part of the weather?

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Length of day

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind speed

Question 4

When a storm is coming, what should we do to stay safe?

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Stay inside

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Go outside

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Open the windows

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Watch TV

Question 5

When it rains a lot, what happens to the ground?

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It gets muddy and slippery.

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It gets dry and cracked.

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It gets hard and bumpy.

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It gets very cold.

Question 6

How can weather forecasts be useful for us?

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We can choose the right clothes to stay comfortable.

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We can plan activities that match the weather.

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We can be prepared for unexpected weather changes.

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We can make the weather change.

Question 7

How does the sun impact the weather we feel?

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The sun warms the air during the day, and it cools down at night.

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The sun causes rain, so we can play in the puddles.

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The sun makes the wind blow, so we can fly our kites.

Question 8

What is weather made of, and how can we find it in the air around us?

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Clouds, raindrops, and wind that we can see and feel in the air.

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A long-term pattern of weather conditions in a specific area.

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Something we can only feel when it's raining or snowing.

Question 9

Knowing the weather forecast helps us plan many things. Which of these can it help us plan?

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What clothes to wear

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What activities to do

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What to eat

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What toys to play with

Question 10

We know that rain is water falling from the sky. But did you know there are other types of precipitation too? Can you help me name some different types of precipitation you have seen or heard of?

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Snow

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Hail

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Sunshine

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Wind

Question 11

Which season is known for its chilly weather and shorter days?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 12

When it's raining, what should you bring if you want to go outside?

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A coat or raincoat

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A hat

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Gloves

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A water bottle

Question 13

What can happen when the weather gets too hot or too cold?

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Plants might get hurt.

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Animals might get sick.

Question 14

How does using computers and satellites help us with the weather?

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We can plan activities like picnics by knowing when it will be sunny.

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We can't control the weather to make it rain.

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We can't make the wind blow faster for sailboats.

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We still need to look at the sky sometimes to know the weather.

Question 15

Why does the wind blow?

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The wind blows when air moves from a place with lots of air pushing (high pressure) to a place with less air pushing (low pressure).

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The sun makes the wind blow.

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The wind blows when trees move.

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The wind blows because the Earth is spinning.

Question 16

Which tool do weather scientists 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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Rain gauge

Question 17

When rain falls from the sky, what does it look like?

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Small drops of water

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Fluffy white snow

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Clear sparkles in the air

Question 18

What kind of weather is warm and sunny?

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Sunny weather

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Snowy weather

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Rainy weather

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Windy weather

Question 19

What tool do we use to measure wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Rain gauge

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 20

What do we call the air that surrounds our planet?

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Atmosphere

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Air

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Oxygen

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Water

Question 21

Which of these activities is most likely to be affected by the weather?

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Playing outside

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Reading a book

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Watching TV

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Sleeping

Question 22

When do leaves change colour and fall from the trees?

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Autumn

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Spring

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Summer

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Winter

Question 23

Which of these is NOT a weather-related event?

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Traffic jam

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Rain

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Snow

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Flooding

Question 24

What do we use to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Windsock

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 25

What name do we give to the long-term pattern of weather in a particular place?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Forecast

Question 26

Which of these countries has a cold climate?

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Canada

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Spain

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England

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Australia

Question 27

What do we put on to help keep us dry when it's raining?

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A coat

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A hat

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Sunglasses

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Shorts

Question 28

What is the name of the tool we use to find out how warm or cold it is?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 29

Which of these animals sleeps through the winter?

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Bear

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Lion

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Elephant

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Monkey

Question 30

What is the hottest desert in the world called?

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Atacama Desert

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Antarctic Desert

Question 31

Which of these things is best to do when it's raining outside?

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Read a book

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Play outside

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Go swimming

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Ride a bike

Question 32

What do we call the change when water turns from a liquid into a gas?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 33

What is the name of the line that divides the Earth into the northern and southern halves?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

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Prime Meridian

Question 34

Which of these is a type of weather?

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Rain

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Night

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Year

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Day

Question 35

What do we call the long-term pattern of weather in a particular area?

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Climate

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Season

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Forecast

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Temperature

Question 36

Which of these is NOT a season?

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Weekend

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 37

What type of weather do we usually have in summer?

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Warm and sunny

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Cold and windy

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Rainy and cloudy

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Snowy and icy

Question 38

What do we use to measure the temperature?

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Thermometer

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Clock

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Compass

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Ruler

Question 39

Which of these is the hottest place on Earth?

Accepted Answer

Sahara Desert

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North Pole

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South Pole

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Amazon rainforest

Question 40

What causes the wind to blow?

Accepted Answer

Differences in air pressure

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Spinning of the Earth

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Rain and clouds

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Sun and moon

Question 41

What do we call the kind of weather we usually have in a place for a long time?

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Climate

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Forecast

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Season

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Atmosphere

Question 42

Which place is likely to have the warmest weather?

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Madrid

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London

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Paris

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Reykjavík

Question 43

What do weather experts use to predict the weather?

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Weather maps

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Magic spells

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Crystal balls

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Star charts

Question 44

What is the name of the tool we use to measure how hot or cold it is?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 45

What is the name of the air around the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Stratosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Biosphere

Question 46

Which of these ways to make electricity doesn't run out?

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Solar power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Coal

Question 47

When it rains very heavily, we call it a:

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Downpour

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Shower

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Drizzle

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Sprinkle

Question 48

What is the hot, dry air that makes us feel thirsty called?

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Heatwave

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Breeze

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Gust

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Draft

Question 49

Which of these is not a season?

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Tuesday

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 50

The area of the Earth that is very cold and covered in snow and ice is called a(n):

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Arctic

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Desert

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Rainforest

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Savanna

Question 51

Which animal lives in a cold climate?

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Penguin

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Lion

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Monkey

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Elephant

Question 52

What do we use to measure temperature?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Hygrometer

Question 53

The pattern of weather over a long period of time is called the:

Accepted Answer

Climate

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Forecast

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Season

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Weather

Question 54

Which of these is not a type of cloud?

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Rainbow

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 55

What do we call the average weather conditions in a place over a long period of time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 56

Which type of cloud often brings rain?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

Question 57

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

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

Question 58

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

Accepted Answer

Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 59

Which of these is a source of energy that we can use again and again?

Accepted Answer

Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 60

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the top and bottom halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 61

What do we call the wet, warm air that comes from the sea?

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Fog

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Rain

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Wind

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Mist

Question 62

What tool do we use to measure how hot or cold it is?

Accepted Answer

Thermometer

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Barometer

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Windsock

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Rain gauge

Question 63

Which season has the shortest days and longest nights?

Accepted Answer

Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 64

Which place is usually hot and dry most of the year?

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Desert

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Forest

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Grassland

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Tundra