Weather and Climate: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 4 Geography

Question 1

How does today's weather differ from our town's usual climate?

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Weather is what we experience right now, while climate is what we typically expect.

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Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is affected by multiple factors.

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Weather is caused by natural events, while climate is caused by human activities.

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Weather and climate are completely unrelated.

Question 2

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

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Type of soil

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind

Question 3

Which of these natural events is caused by very strong winds and heavy rain?

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Volcanic eruption

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Landslide

Question 4

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

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Plants that grow there

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind direction

Question 5

What do we refer to when we discuss the weather?

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The conditions of the sky, temperature, wind, and rain at a specific time and place

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The average temperature and rainfall in a location over many years

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The interaction between the Earth's atmosphere and the sun

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The different seasons of the year

Question 6

When scientists study climate, which of these factors do they NOT consider?

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Average pet ownership

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Temperature

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Precipitation

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Wind patterns

Question 7

As you travel around the world, which of these things would you NOT notice changing?

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Height above sea level

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind

Question 8

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Spring

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

Question 9

Which of these is a type of climate zone?

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Tropical

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

Question 10

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

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The number of people living there

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The amount of sunshine

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The amount of rainfall

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The direction of the wind

Question 11

How does temperature influence the climate of a place?

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It determines how warm or cool the place is

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It controls the amount of precipitation (rain or snow)

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It affects the speed and direction of the wind

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It can trigger earthquakes and other natural disasters

Question 12

When it's raining, what are you experiencing?

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Weather

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Climate

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

Question 14

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

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Number of people living there

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind

Question 15

Which climate zone gets the smallest amount of sunlight?

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Polar

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Subtropical

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of weather condition?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

Question 17

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

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The number of cars on the road

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind direction

Question 18

Which of the following is not a type of weather that can be seen in the sky?

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Joyful

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Foggy

Question 19

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Temperature

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Rainy

Question 20

How do weather and climate differ?

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Weather changes quickly, while climate stays the same for a long time.

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Climate is measured in days, while weather is measured in hours.

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Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is affected by many things.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 21

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

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The types of animals that live there

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The amount of rain and snow

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The speed and direction of the wind

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The average temperature

Question 22

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

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The type of plants that grow there

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The amount of sunlight it receives

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The number of clouds

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The speed of the wind

Question 23

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Rainbow

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Sunny

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Windy

Question 24

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Rainy

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Happiness

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Rainy

Question 26

Which of these does NOT affect the weather and climate in a place?

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Number of trees

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Altitude

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Proximity to water bodies

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Sunlight

Question 27

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Temperature

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Sunny

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Foggy

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Windy

Question 28

What's the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the current conditions, while climate is the average conditions over time.

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Climate is the current conditions, while weather is the average conditions over time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 29

Which of the following is a characteristic of a desert climate zone?

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Wide temperature variations

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High levels of rainfall

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Dense vegetation

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High humidity

Question 30

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what's happening outside right now, while climate is the usual weather over a long time.

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Climate is what's happening outside right now, while weather is the usual weather over a long time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 31

Which of these does NOT influence the climate of a region?

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Plant life

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Temperature

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Wind speed

Question 32

What is a characteristic that does NOT belong to the tropical climate zone?

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Distinct seasons

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High temperatures throughout the year

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Heavy rainfall

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Thick vegetation

Question 33

What happens when raindrops become too heavy to remain in the clouds?

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They fall to the ground as rain.

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They evaporate and become water vapor.

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They freeze and become snowflakes.

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They stay in the clouds and make them darker.

Question 34

Which of these does NOT affect the climate?

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Population

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Temperature

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Wind

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Rainfall

Question 35

Which type of cloud is often seen as white and fluffy?

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

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Nimbus

Question 36

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what's happening outside right now, while climate is the usual weather in a place over many years.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate can change quickly, while weather stays the same.

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Weather and climate have nothing to do with each other.

Question 37

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

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Population density

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Temperature

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Wind

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Precipitation

Question 38

What DOESN'T directly affect the climate of a place?

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Type of plants

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Temperature

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Latitude

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Rainfall

Question 39

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

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Type of rocks in the area

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Temperature

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Sunlight

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Wind

Question 40

What is the main difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term changes in the air around us, while climate is long-term weather patterns.

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Climate is specific weather events, like hurricanes, while weather is the general air conditions in an area.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is the temperature of an area, while weather is the rain or snow.

Question 41

When traveling to different parts of the world, which climate zone would you most likely find if it has lots of rain and hot weather all year round, with lots of plants and trees?

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Tropical Climate

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Temperate Climate

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Polar Climate

Question 42

Climate change can harm our planet. What can we do to help reduce climate change?

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Use renewable energy, like solar panels

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Plant trees

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Keep driving gas-powered cars

Question 43

How might climate change affect ecosystems and the variety of life on Earth?

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More extreme weather events, causing loss of habitats and movement of species

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Better air quality because less fossil fuels are burned

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Less acid in the oceans, helping sea life

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More food for all living things

Question 44

How does air pressure influence the direction of wind?

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Wind flows from areas of high air pressure towards areas of low air pressure.

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Air pressure has no impact on wind direction.

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Wind only blows in certain directions due to the Earth's rotation.

Question 45

How has technology helped us to better understand and predict the weather and climate?

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Satellites in space collect data about the weather and climate.

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Computer models simulate weather and climate patterns.

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Technology has not helped us to better understand and predict the weather and climate.

Question 46

What type of cloud looks like puffy, white cotton balls with patches of blue sky in between?

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Cumulus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

Question 47

When warm air rises and cools, what happens to the water vapor in the air?

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It turns into tiny drops of water

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It disappears into the air

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It turns into ice

Question 48

How can extreme weather events affect our lives?

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They can damage buildings and roads, costing a lot of money to fix.

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They can make it hard to travel and communicate, which can affect businesses and our daily routines.

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They can affect farms and crops, which can lead to food shortages.

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They have no effect on our lives.

Question 49

Which of these is NOT a type of weather event?

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Tsunami

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 50

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

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 51

Which climate zone is always very cold and has long, dark winters?

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Polar

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate

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Desert

Question 52

What tool do scientists use 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 53

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth into two halves called?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Prime Meridian

Question 54

How is weather different from 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.

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Weather is only affected by temperature, while climate is affected by many factors.

Question 55

What is the name of the process by which water vapour turns into tiny droplets, forming clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 56

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Earthquake

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Sunshine

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Clouds

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Rain

Question 57

Which place has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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The Mediterranean

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The tropics

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A desert

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The North Pole

Question 58

Which of these gases helps trap heat in our atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Helium

Question 59

Which layer of Earth's atmosphere protects us from most of the sun's harmful rays?

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Stratosphere

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Troposphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 60

What are the three main types of clouds?

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Cirrus, cumulus, and stratus

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Nimbus, alto, and cirro

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Cumulus, stratus, and nimbus

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Alto, cirrus, and cumulonimbus

Question 61

Which tool do we use to measure how much rain falls?

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Rain gauge

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Anemometer

Question 62

What is something that is NOT a type of weather?

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Temperature

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Windy

Question 63

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the world into 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 64

Which of these climates is usually very warm and wet all year round?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate

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Polar

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Desert