Weather Conditions Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Question 1

When there is no rain and the sun is shining, which word describes the weather?

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A. Sunny

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B. Rainy

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C. Cloudy

Question 2

If you see dark clouds in the sky, what kind of weather might you have?

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B. Rainy weather

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A. Sunny weather

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C. Windy weather

Question 3

What does it mean when the weather forecast says 'partly cloudy'?

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B. There will be some clouds in the sky

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A. There will be no clouds in the sky

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C. The whole sky will be covered in clouds

Question 4

What is the word for the opposite of 'cold'?

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A. Warm

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B. Wet

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C. Windy

Question 5

Which of these is a natural event that happens when it's windy?

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A. Tornadoes

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B. Rainbows

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C. Thunderstorms

Question 6

Which of these is not a kind of cloud?

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C. Rainbow

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A. Cumulus

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B. Stratus

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Horizon

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Cumulus

Question 8

Which weather condition is characterised by lots of rain?

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Cloudy

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Snowy

Question 9

What is the opposite of 'dry' weather?

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Wet

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Cold

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Windy

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Snowy

Question 10

When water vapour in the air freezes, what type of precipitation occurs?

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Snow

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Rain

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Hail

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Sleet

Question 11

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 12

Which of these is NOT a factor that can affect the weather?

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The phase of the Moon

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Temperature

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Humidity

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Wind speed

Question 13

Which word describes a day with very low temperatures and snow falling?

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Snowy

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Cloudy

Question 14

What is the opposite of 'warm'?

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Cold

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Hot

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Mild

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Freezing

Question 15

Which type of weather do we often experience during the summer season?

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Sunshine

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Rain

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Snow

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Thunderstorms

Question 16

What is the term for when there is strong wind and heavy rain occurring at the same time?

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Storm

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Hurricane

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Tornado

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Blizzard

Question 17

Which tool is used 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 18

What is the name for a long period of time when there is no rain?

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Drought

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Flood

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

Question 19

What type of clothing is best to wear on a cold and windy day?

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A coat and hat

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Shorts and a T-shirt

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A swimsuit

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A raincoat

Question 20

What is the term for when it is raining heavily?

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Downpour

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Drizzle

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Mist

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Shower

Question 21

Which instrument is used to measure the speed of the wind?

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

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Thermometer

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Barometer

Question 22

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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Mesosphere

Question 23

Which of these is not a factor that can affect the weather?

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Time of day

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Temperature

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Wind

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Altitude

Question 24

What is the name of the scientific study of weather?

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Meteorology

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Climatology

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Oceanography

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Geology

Question 25

What type of weather is characterized by a light breeze and scattered clouds?

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Partly cloudy

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Fair

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Overcast

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Stormy

Question 26

What is the difference between a weather map and a weather forecast?

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A weather map shows current conditions, while a weather forecast predicts future conditions.

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A weather forecast shows current conditions, while a weather map predicts future conditions.

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They are the same thing.

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They are completely different things.

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of cloud?

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Snowflake

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Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

Question 28

Which of the following is not a kind of rain, snow, or hail?

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Cloud

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 29

Which instrument measures 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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Hygrometer

Question 30

Which of these things happens when the weather is sunny?

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The skies are bright.

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There is a lot of rain.

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The wind is very strong.

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It is very cold.

Question 31

What do we call the process 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 32

Which of these is a big storm with strong winds?

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Hurricane

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Earthquake

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Flood

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Avalanche

Question 33

How does the atmosphere surrounding Earth affect the temperature of Earth's surface?

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It traps heat from the sun.

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It cools the Earth's surface.

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It blocks sunlight from reaching the Earth's surface.

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It reflects heat away from the Earth's surface.

Question 34

What might happen to your picnic plans if it rains?

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You could move the picnic indoors.

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You could postpone the picnic.

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You could cancel the picnic.

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The picnic can go ahead as planned.

Question 35

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 36

Which of these is used 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 37

What do we call the amount of water vapor in the air?

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Humidity

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Precipitation

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Temperature

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Wind speed

Question 38

Which season has warm temperatures and lots of sunshine?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 39

What kind of weather can bring heavy rain and thunderstorms?

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Depression

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Anticyclone

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Jet stream

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Polar vortex

Question 40

What is the name of the layer of air around the Earth?

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Atmosphere

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Hydrosphere

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Lithosphere

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Biosphere

Question 41

What kind of weather is common in a desert?

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Extreme heat

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Heavy rain

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Snow

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Strong winds

Question 42

What is the process by which water turns into a gas called?

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Evaporation

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Condensation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 43

When it rains heavily and the wind blows strongly, the weather is:

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 44

Which 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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Rain gauge

Question 45

When it is very cold and there is snow or ice, the weather is:

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Snowy

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Stormy

Question 46

Weather changes every day, while climate stays the same for a:

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Long time

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Few hours

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Few days

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Few months

Question 47

When sunlight passes through raindrops in the sky, we see a:

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Rainbow

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Cloud

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Fog

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Wind

Question 48

Which of these weather conditions can be very dangerous?

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Stormy

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Sunny

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Foggy

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Snowy

Question 49

When it is very hot and dry for a long time, we call it a:

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Drought

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Heatwave

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Flood

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Storm

Question 50

What is rain?

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Water that falls from the sky

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Water that forms on the ground

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Water that evaporates from the sea

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Water that freezes in the air

Question 51

What tool do we use to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Wind vane

Question 52

What weather condition is caused by a lot of water in the air?

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Humidity

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Wind

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Rain

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Drought

Question 53

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

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Atmosphere

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Exosphere

Question 54

What is a feature of sunny weather?

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Clear skies

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Strong winds

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Heavy rain

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Lightning

Question 55

How is weather different from climate?

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Weather changes quickly, while climate changes slowly.

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Climate changes quickly, while weather changes slowly.

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They are the same thing.

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Weather affects a small area, while climate affects a large area.

Question 56

What is the purpose of a weather forecast?

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To tell us what the weather will be like in the future

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To tell us what the weather was like in the past

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To change the weather

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To measure the Earth's atmosphere

Question 57

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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Wind vane