Climate and Weather Quizzes for Sixth Form College Geography Year 12

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a greenhouse gas?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 2

Which type of cloud is characterized by its high altitude and thin, wispy appearance?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 3

Which type of precipitation is formed when water vapor condenses on cold surfaces near the ground?

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Dew

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 4

Which of the following is a method used to measure humidity?

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Psychrometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

Question 5

Specify the role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

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Provides scientific assessments on climate change

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Negotiates international climate agreements

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Implements climate change mitigation strategies

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Monitors greenhouse gas emissions

Question 6

Identify a renewable energy source.

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Solar power

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Coal

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Nuclear power

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Natural gas

Question 7

Define the term used to describe the long-term average temperature of a location.

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Mean temperature

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Median temperature

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Mode temperature

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Standard deviation temperature

Question 8

Identify the process by which plants consume carbon dioxide and release oxygen.

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Transpiration

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Condensation

Question 9

Distinguish between a climate model and a climate projection.

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Climate models simulate past climate, while climate projections predict future climate based on scenarios.

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Climate models are more accurate than climate projections.

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Climate models and climate projections are interchangeable terms.

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Climate projections are based on past data, and climate models predict future climate.

Question 10

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the climate of a region?

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Number of tourists visiting the area

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Prevailing wind patterns

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT considered a greenhouse gas?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 12

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is primarily responsible for:

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Assessing the science of climate change

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Negotiating international climate agreements

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Implementing climate adaptation measures

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Funding climate research

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a source of natural climate variability?

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Human activities

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Solar radiation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Ocean currents

Question 14

The Köppen-Geiger climate classification system is primarily based on:

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Temperature and precipitation data

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Vegetation patterns

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Wind patterns

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Soil types

Question 15

Which of the following gases is NOT considered a primary greenhouse gas, contributing significantly to the Earth's warming?

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapor

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Methane

Question 16

In climatology, what term describes the average weather conditions over a long period of time, typically 30 years or more?

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Precipitation

Question 17

In meteorology, what term describes a region of the atmosphere with high pressure at its center, often associated with clear and stable weather?

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Anticyclone

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Cyclone

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Depression

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Front

Question 18

Which type of cloud is typically associated with rain or snow and has a layered or sheet-like appearance?

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Nimbostratus

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 19

Identify the factor that does NOT influence Earth's climate.

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Gravitational pull of the moon

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Solar radiation

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Atmospheric circulation

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Human activities

Question 20

Which of the following gases is the primary greenhouse gas released by human activities?

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrous oxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 21

The transfer of the sun's energy through the atmosphere is known as:

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Radiation

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Convection

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Condensation

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Evaporation

Question 22

What is the primary focus of the phenomenon known as El Niño?

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Unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Pacific Ocean

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Unusually cold ocean temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean

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Increased precipitation in the Sahel region

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Droughts in Australia

Question 23

Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 24

What is the primary role of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?

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Providing scientific assessments on climate change

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Negotiating international climate agreements

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Implementing climate adaptation measures

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Monitoring greenhouse gas emissions

Question 25

What is the definition of the 'greenhouse effect'?

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The natural process where gases trap energy from the sun, warming the Earth's atmosphere

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The cooling effect caused by the reflection of radiation by Earth's atmosphere

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The absorption of radiation by Earth's surface, causing atmospheric warming

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The cooling effect caused by the emission of radiation from Earth's surface

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a recognized impact of climate change on polar ecosystems?

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Increased sea ice

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Melting glaciers

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Changes in plant and animal life

Question 27

Which factor is the primary driver of the Coriolis effect?

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Earth's rotation

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Gravitational pull of the sun

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Centrifugal force

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Atmospheric pressure gradients

Question 28

Explain the key difference between weather and climate.

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Weather is short-term and local, while climate is long-term and regional.

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Climate is global, while weather is localized.

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Weather is unpredictable, while climate is predictable.

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Weather is driven by atmospheric conditions, while climate is driven by ocean currents.

Question 29

Identify which of the following gases is NOT considered a greenhouse gas.

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Nitrogen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Question 30

What is the primary cause of the urban heat island effect?

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Increased concrete and asphalt surfaces, reduced vegetation, and higher levels of air pollution

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Reduced vegetation and higher wind speeds

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Higher levels of air pollution and higher wind speeds

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Increased concrete and asphalt surfaces and higher wind speeds

Question 31

Which scientific method is used to estimate past climates?

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Paleoclimatology

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Meteorology

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Oceanography

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Hydrology

Question 32

What is the name of the global network of weather stations?

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)

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International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)

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Met Office

Question 33

Which statement accurately describes the consequences of climate change?

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Sea level rise, increased frequency of extreme weather events, and changes in agricultural productivity

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Decreased sea level, reduced frequency of extreme weather events, and increased agricultural productivity

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Only sea level rise and increased frequency of extreme weather events

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Only increased frequency of extreme weather events and changes in agricultural productivity

Question 34

A central aim of the Kyoto Protocol was to:

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Reduce the emission of greenhouse gases

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Promote sustainable practices in developing countries

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Provide financial aid to developing nations for climate mitigation

Question 35

Evaluate the principles of climate justice in the context of climate change.

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Climate justice prioritizes the needs of the most vulnerable communities, regardless of their contribution to climate change.

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Climate justice requires all nations to reduce their emissions equally, regardless of their economic development.

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Climate justice is only concerned with reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and does not consider the social and economic implications of climate change.

Question 36

Which of the following is a potential drawback of implementing climate change adaptation strategies?

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Economic losses due to climate impacts

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Reduced vulnerability to climate risks

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Increased resilience to extreme weather events

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Improved public health and well-being

Question 37

Identify the global wind pattern responsible for circulating air from the equator towards the poles, creating distinct climate zones:

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Hadley cell

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Ferrel cell

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Polar cell

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Walker circulation

Question 38

Which type of cloud formation is commonly associated with the development of thunderstorms and heavy precipitation?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Altocumulus

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Stratus

Question 39

What term describes the prevailing weather conditions in a specific region over an extended period, characterized by patterns of temperature, precipitation, and other meteorological elements?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Season

Question 40

Identify the international agreement aimed at mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally:

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Paris Agreement

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Montreal Protocol

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Kyoto Protocol

Question 41

Identify the biological process by which plants utilize sunlight to convert carbon dioxide into glucose and release oxygen:

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Photosynthesis

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Decomposition

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Respiration

Question 42

Which of the following energy sources is considered renewable and does not produce greenhouse gases during its operation?

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Solar power

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Nuclear power

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Natural gas

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Coal

Question 43

Name the leading scientific body that provides comprehensive assessments on climate change and its implications based on systematic reviews of scientific literature:

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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

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United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

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World Meteorological Organization (WMO)