Weather and Climate: Interactive Quizzes for Year 4 Geography

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects the climate of the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The amount of people living in the country

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How far it is from the North Pole (latitude)

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The direction of the wind

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The temperature of the ocean

Question 2

What is an anticyclone?

Accepted Answer

An area of high pressure that brings sunshine

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An area of low pressure that brings rain

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A type of weather front

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A type of cloud

Question 3

What causes cyclones?

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Differences in air pressure

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The spinning of the Earth

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Ocean currents

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Volcanic eruptions

Question 4

What is the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what happens on a particular day, while climate is the average weather over a long time

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Climate is what happens on a particular day, while weather is the average weather over a long time

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Weather and climate are the same thing

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Weather is measured in hours, while climate is measured in years.

Question 5

What is a renewable energy source?

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Wind power

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Fossil fuels

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Nuclear power

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Coal

Question 6

What is the most important factor that influences the climate of the UK?

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Prevailing winds

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Ocean currents

Question 7

What kind of weather can we expect when an anticyclone is present?

Accepted Answer

Light winds and clear skies

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Strong winds and heavy rain

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Thunderstorms and hail

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Fog and drizzle

Question 8

How does the latitude of a place affect its climate?

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Higher latitude means colder temperatures

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Higher latitude means warmer temperatures

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Latitude has no effect on temperature

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Latitude only affects precipitation

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a cyclone?

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Clear skies

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Low air pressure

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Rising air

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Strong winds

Question 10

Why is the UK's climate generally milder than other places at the same latitude?

Accepted Answer

It is surrounded by warm ocean currents

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It is closer to the equator

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It has a higher altitude

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It receives more rainfall

Question 11

What happens when a cold front moves across the UK?

Accepted Answer

Heavy rain and strong winds

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Clear skies and warm temperatures

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Fog and drizzle

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Thunderstorms and hail

Question 12

What kind of weather system brings strong winds and heavy rain?

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

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Front

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Jet stream

Question 13

What is the area of separation between two air masses with different temperatures called?

Accepted Answer

Front

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

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Jet stream

Question 14

How can you tell the difference between weather and 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 local, while climate is global.

Question 15

What is the prevailing wind direction in the UK?

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Westerly wind

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Easterly wind

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Northerly wind

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Southerly wind

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a source of energy for weather systems?

Accepted Answer

The moon

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The sun

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The Earth's rotation

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The Earth's core

Question 17

What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

Accepted Answer

A warm front brings warm air, while a cold front brings cold air.

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A cold front moves faster than a warm front.

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A warm front moves faster than a cold front.

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A cold front brings warm air, while a warm front brings cold air.

Question 18

What is used to measure the amount of rain that falls?

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Rain gauge

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 19

What is a region of low pressure where winds blow towards its center called?

Accepted Answer

Cyclone

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Anticyclone

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Front

Question 20

Which of the following has the most significant influence on the UK's climate?

Accepted Answer

Latitude and prevailing winds

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Altitude and proximity to the sea

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Ocean currents and rainfall patterns

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of weather front?

Accepted Answer

Stationary front

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Cold front

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Warm front

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Occluded front

Question 22

How does the Gulf Stream impact the UK's weather patterns?

Accepted Answer

It brings warm water to the UK, making the climate milder.

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It cools the UK's climate by bringing cold water from the Arctic.

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It has no significant impact on the UK's climate.

Question 23

How does latitude affect the UK's weather?

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Areas with higher latitude are generally colder and wetter.

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Areas with higher latitude are generally warmer and drier.

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Latitude has no significant impact on the UK's weather.

Question 24

What is the key difference between a cyclone and an anticyclone?

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Cyclones have low pressure, while anticyclones have high pressure.

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Cyclones bring rain, while anticyclones bring sunshine.

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Cyclones occur over land, while anticyclones occur over sea.

Question 25

Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold front?

Accepted Answer

A sudden drop in temperature

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Heavy rainfall

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Clear skies

Question 26

Weather forecasts often mention the probability of rain. What does a probability of 50% mean?

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There is a 5 in 10 chance of rain.

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It will definitely rain.

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It will rain for half of the day.

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The forecast is not accurate.

Question 27

Which of these weather systems brings wet and windy weather to the UK?

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 28

What causes the wind?

Accepted Answer

Differences in air pressure

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The spinning of the Earth

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The heat from the sun

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Gravity

Question 29

Which weather system usually brings clear and dry conditions?

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Anticyclone

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Cyclone

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Front

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Depression

Question 30

Which type of cloud is often linked to heavy rain?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altostratus

Question 31

What do we use to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Windsock

Question 32

Which of these describes a low-pressure weather system?

Accepted Answer

Rainy weather

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Clear skies

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High air pressure

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Light winds

Question 33

What kind of pressure system brings cloudy and wet weather?

Accepted Answer

Cyclone

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Anticyclone

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Front

Question 34

What's the term for when two air masses with different temperatures meet?

Accepted Answer

Front

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

Question 35

Which type of front brings heavy rain and thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Cold front

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Warm front

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Occluded front

Question 36

What imaginary line divides the Earth into two halves?

Accepted Answer

Equator

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Arctic Circle

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Tropic of Cancer

Question 37

What tool do we use to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer

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Barometer

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Thermometer

Question 38

What are anticyclones known for?

Accepted Answer

Clear skies and calm winds

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Cloudy skies and heavy rain

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Strong winds and thunderstorms

Question 39

What can we do to help protect our planet from climate change?

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Plant more trees.

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Walk or bike to school instead of taking the car.

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Use more cars for transportation.

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Use more energy at home.

Question 40

How do weather forecasters predict the weather?

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By using weather balloons and satellites

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By observing the moon's position

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By feeling the wind and observing the clouds

Question 41

What is the name of a large area of high pressure in the atmosphere?

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Anticyclone

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Cyclone

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Front

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Depression

Question 42

What is the name of the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures and densities?

Accepted Answer

Front

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Warm air mass

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Cyclone

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Anticyclone

Question 43

What is the name of the warm ocean current that flows past the west coast of the UK?

Accepted Answer

North Atlantic Drift

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Gulf Stream

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Canary Current

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Labrador Current

Question 44

What is the name of the tool used to measure wind speed?

Accepted Answer

Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Rain gauge

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Barometer

Question 45

Which of these cloud types is usually seen on a sunny day?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

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Altostratus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

Question 46

What is the name of the process by which water vapor in the air turns into liquid water?

Accepted Answer

Condensation

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Sublimation

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Precipitation

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Evaporation

Question 47

Which of the following types of precipitation falls as ice crystals?

Accepted Answer

Snow

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Sleet

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Hail

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Rain

Question 48

What is the name of the measurement system used to rate the strength of hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

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Richter Scale

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Beaufort Wind Scale

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Fujita Scale