UK Weather and Climate Quiz for Year 2 Geography

Question 1

What type of weather do we get in the UK when it is raining heavily?

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Windy

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a month in spring?

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June

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March

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April

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May

Question 3

What do we call the warmest part of the year?

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Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Autumn

Question 4

Which of the following can cause flooding in the UK?

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Heavy rain

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Strong winds

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Snow

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Heatwaves

Question 5

What is the name of the weather front that often brings rain to the UK?

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Atlantic front

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Polar front

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Mediterranean front

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Pacific front

Question 6

Which season is NOT found in the UK?

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Fall

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 7

What kind of weather is common in the UK during winter?

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Cold and rainy

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Sunny and warm

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Hot and humid

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Snowy and windy

Question 8

Which of these does NOT affect the weather in the UK?

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Phases of the moon

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Wind direction

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Distance from the sea

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Altitude

Question 9

What is the line between warm and cold air masses called?

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A front

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A cloud

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A jet stream

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A cyclone

Question 10

What type of weather is typical during autumn in the UK?

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Windy and rainy

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Sunny and warm

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Cold and snowy

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Hot and dry

Question 11

The UK has its seasons because of:

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The tilt of the Earth's axis

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The Earth's orbit around the Sun

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The Moon's gravity

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The Earth's rotation on its axis

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of the UK's temperate climate?

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Long, hot summers

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Mild winters

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Abundant rainfall

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Varied wildlife

Question 13

Which of the following is the wettest season in the United Kingdom?

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Autumn

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Spring

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Summer

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Winter

Question 14

Apart from Spring, Summer and Winter, which other season is there in the UK?

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Autumn

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Frost

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Mist

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Fog

Question 15

What type of weather condition can bring strong winds and heavy rain?

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Storm

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Hurricane

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Blizzard

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Tornado

Question 16

Why is the UK's climate so mild?

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It's close to the ocean

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It has lots of mountains

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It's near the equator

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It has cold sea currents

Question 17

Which wind direction is most common in the UK?

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Westerly

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Easterly

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Northerly

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Southerly

Question 18

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

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Temperature

Question 19

Which tool do we use to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

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Thermometer

Question 20

Which season is usually the warmest in the United Kingdom?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 21

What type of weather has heavy rain, strong winds, and thunder and lightning?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Foggy

Question 22

Which of these things does NOT affect the weather in the UK?

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The phases of the moon

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Wind direction

Question 23

Is it true that the UK has a tropical climate?

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False

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True

Question 24

Which type of cloud is common in the UK during winter?

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Stratus

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Altocumulus

Question 25

What is the name of the organization that provides weather forecasts for the UK?

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Met Office

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BBC Weather

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The Weather Channel

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AccuWeather

Question 26

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

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Park your car under a tree

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Stay inside

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Avoid areas with water

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Tie down loose objects

Question 27

Which season has the longest, warmest days in the UK?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 28

What type of weather brings strong winds, lots of rain and sometimes even thunder and lightning?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Misty

Question 29

What do we use to measure rainfall?

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A rain gauge

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A thermometer

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An anemometer

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A barometer

Question 30

Which of these does NOT affect the weather in the UK?

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The phases of the moon

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The direction of the wind

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The temperature

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The height above sea level

Question 31

Which season usually brings colorful changes to the trees?

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Autumn

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Spring

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Summer

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Winter

Question 32

What is the name of the warm ocean current that helps to keep the UK's climate mild?

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The Gulf Stream

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The North Atlantic Current

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The Mediterranean Current

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The Pacific Current

Question 33

What should you do to stay safe during a storm?

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Stay inside

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Stand under a tall tree

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Use electrical appliances

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Play in the puddles

Question 34

Which season in the UK brings sunshine and warm weather?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 35

Where does it rain the most in the UK?

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The North-west of England

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The South-east of England

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Scotland

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Wales

Question 36

Which type of weather has very strong winds and heavy rain?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Foggy

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Snowy

Question 37

Who tells us about the weather on TV?

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BBC Weather

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The Met Office

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National Weather Service

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Meteorological Centre

Question 38

Which wind blows warm air from the Atlantic Ocean to the UK?

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The South-westerly wind

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The Westerly wind

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The North-easterly wind

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The Trade wind

Question 39

What should you do to stay safe during a storm?

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Stay inside.

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Go outside and play.

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Stand under a tree.

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Touch electrical equipment.

Question 40

What type of weather condition has strong winds and heavy rain?

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Thunderstorm

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Snow

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Fog

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Sun

Question 41

What is the warmest month in the UK?

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July

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August

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December

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January

Question 42

What is the UK's official weather service?

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Met Office

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BBC Weather

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The Weather Channel

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AccuWeather

Question 43

What is the name of the wind that commonly blows from the east in the United Kingdom?

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Easterly

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Westerly

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Southerly

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Northerly

Question 44

True or False: The United Kingdom is considered a temperate country.

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True

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False

Question 45

What is the purpose of a weather forecast?

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To predict future weather conditions

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To inform you of current weather conditions

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To track the movement of storms

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To provide information about upcoming seasons

Question 46

Which season in the UK is characterised by long days and warm weather?

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Summer

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Winter

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Spring

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Autumn

Question 47

What is the name of the instrument used to measure rainfall?

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Rain gauge

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Windsock

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 48

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the UK's climate?

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Extreme temperatures

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Mild winters

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Warm summers

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Frequent rainfall

Question 49

What is the name of the wind that brings warm, moist air to the UK?

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Westerlies

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Trade winds

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Polar easterlies

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Nor'easters

Question 50

Which season in the UK has shorter days and colder temperatures?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 51

What type of weather condition is characterized by heavy rainfall and strong winds?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Snowy

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Foggy

Question 52

What is the name of the weather front that brings warm and wet weather to the UK from the Atlantic Ocean?

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Atlantic front

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Polar front

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Mediterranean front

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Arctic front

Question 53

Which of these activities is most suitable for a wet and windy day in the UK?

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Playing indoors

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Going to the beach

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Having a picnic in the park

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Going for a walk in the woods

Question 54

What is the name of the official weather forecasting service in the UK?

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Met Office

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BBC Weather

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The Weather Channel

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AccuWeather

Question 55

Which season in the UK is known for being warm and sunny at times?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 56

What type of precipitation falls as frozen water during the winter months in the UK?

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Snow

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Rain

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Hail

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Sleet

Question 57

What is the name of the wind that often brings mild, damp air to the UK?

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Westerlies

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Trade Winds

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Polar Easterlies

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Jet Stream

Question 58

Which of the following does NOT affect the climate of the UK?

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How many farms there are

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How far north or south a place is

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How high up a place is

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Ocean currents

Question 59

What is the name of the imaginary line that circles the Earth halfway between the North and South Poles?

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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 60

Which of the following statements about the UK's climate is correct?

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It is generally mild and temperate.

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It is very cold and snowy in the summer.

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It is very predictable with no changes throughout the year.

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It is unaffected by the Gulf Stream.

Question 61

What tool do we use to measure how much rain has fallen?

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Rain gauge

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

Question 62

Which of these is NOT a season in the United Kingdom?

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Rainy

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 63

Which part of the United Kingdom usually receives the most rain?

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The north-west

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The south-east

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The south-west

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The north-east

Question 64

Which of these describes a storm?

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Strong winds, heavy rain, and thunder

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Sunny and warm

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Cold and snowy

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Foggy and misty