Weather and Seasons Learning Quizzes for Year 6 Modern Foreign Languages

Question 1

What is the Spanish word for 'rain'?

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lluvia

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sol

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viento

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nube

Question 2

How are atmospheric pressure, wind, and precipitation connected?

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Wind direction and speed are affected by changes in atmospheric pressure.

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High pressure creates wind, which then causes precipitation.

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Precipitation only happens when wind speed changes.

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Atmospheric pressure has no impact on precipitation.

Question 3

A weather forecast predicts a 70% chance of rain. What does this mean?

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It's likely to rain.

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It's certain to rain.

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There's no chance of rain.

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It's unlikely to rain.

Question 4

What's the difference between weather and climate? Give examples to explain your answer.

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Climate is the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time, while weather is the current conditions in a specific place at a specific time.

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Climate is the temperature and rainfall patterns in a region, while weather is the wind and cloud patterns.

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Climate is the short-term state of the atmosphere, while weather is the long-term average weather conditions.

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Climate and weather are the same thing.

Question 5

Translate the French sentence 'Le soleil brille' into English.

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The sun is shining.

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The moon is shining.

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It is raining.

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The wind is blowing.

Question 6

What type of cloud is often seen on a sunny day and looks like thin, wispy strands?

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

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Nimbus

Question 7

Which cloud type is missing from this list?

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Nimbus

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Cirrus

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Cumulus

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Stratus

Question 8

How do mountains influence the weather in the areas around them?

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Mountains can block warm air, causing cooler temperatures on one side.

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Mountains can increase rainfall on one side as moist air rises and cools.

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Mountains have no effect on the weather around them.

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Mountains always make the weather colder.

Question 9

How do changes in air pressure affect the weather?

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Changes in air pressure can move air masses, which can change the weather.

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Falling air pressure often brings clear skies and calm weather.

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High air pressure typically leads to strong winds and heavy rain.

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Air pressure has no impact on weather conditions.

Question 10

How does weather impact animals? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

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Some animals, like bears, hibernate during cold weather to save energy, while others, like rabbits, grow thicker fur to stay warm.

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Weather has no effect on animals because they can quickly adapt to any conditions.

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Only certain types of animals, like mammals, are affected by weather, while others, like insects, are not.

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Animals only respond to long-term weather changes, like seasonal shifts, but not to short-term changes like daily temperature fluctuations.

Question 11

Which of these is NOT a scientific method used to predict the weather?

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Using astrology charts

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Observing cloud formations

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Examining animal behavior

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Studying plant growth patterns

Question 12

How do weather changes impact plants and animals? Provide an example to illustrate your answer.

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Weather changes can affect plant growth, which in turn affects the food and shelter available to animals. For instance, a sudden frost can damage crops, making it harder for animals to find food.

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Weather changes have no effect on the behavior or survival of animals.

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Weather changes only affect certain types of plants and animals, while others remain unaffected.

Question 13

What is the atmosphere, and why is it important for understanding weather and climate?

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A layer of gases around Earth that helps control temperature

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A group of clouds and water vapor in the sky that causes rain and snow

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The space beyond Earth's surface that holds satellites and other objects in the sky

Question 14

What is the Coriolis Effect and how does it influence wind direction?

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The Coriolis Effect deflects wind to the right in the Northern Hemisphere and to the left in the Southern Hemisphere.

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The Coriolis Effect causes wind to blow in a straight line.

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The Coriolis Effect only affects wind in tropical regions.

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The Coriolis Effect is a myth.

Question 15

Translate the sentence 'It is snowing' into French.

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Il neige.

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Il pleut.

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Il fait soleil.

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Il vente.

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of precipitation that falls from the sky?

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Wind

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Rain

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Snow

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Hail

Question 17

What word best describes a day when it's very cold and there's snow?

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Snowy

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Windy

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Sunny

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Rainy

Question 18

Which season is known for its long, warm days?

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Summer

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Autumn

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Spring

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Winter

Question 19

What's the name for when there's a lot of snow falling?

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Blizzard

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Thunderstorm

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Hurricane

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Tornado

Question 20

What 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 21

Which of these things doesn't affect the weather?

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Magic

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Temperature

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Wind

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Altitude

Question 22

Which season comes right after winter?

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Spring

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Autumn

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Summer

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Winter

Question 23

What's the name of the energy we get from the sun?

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Solar power

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Wind power

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Hydroelectric power

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Fossil fuels

Question 24

What's the name of the mixture 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 25

What is the French phrase for 'it is raining'?

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Il pleut.

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Il fait beau.

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Il fait froid.

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Il neige.

Question 26

Which season is 'le printemps' in English?

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Spring

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Autumn

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Summer

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Winter

Question 27

Which season is the coldest in the year?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 28

Which phrase describes the weather when it is very hot and sunny?

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Il fait chaud et ensoleillé.

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Il pleut des cordes.

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Il neige à gros flocons.

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Il y a du vent.

Question 29

What does 'le vent' mean in English?

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The wind

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The sun

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The rain

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The snow

Question 30

Which season comes after spring?

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Autumn

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

Question 31

How do you say 'I like summer because it is warm' in French?

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J'aime l'été parce qu'il fait chaud.

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Je n'aime pas l'été parce qu'il fait froid.

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L'été est ma saison préférée.

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L'hiver est ma saison préférée.

Question 32

What is the English translation of 'la neige'?

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The snow

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The rain

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The wind

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The sun

Question 33

Which season is the warmest?

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Summer

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Spring

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Autumn

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Winter

Question 34

What time of day is the warmest?

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Noon

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Morning

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Evening

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Night

Question 35

In which season do we celebrate Christmas?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 36

Which season do leaves fall from trees?

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Autumn

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Spring

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Summer

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Winter

Question 37

What is the English translation of "hace calor" in Spanish?

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It is hot

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It is windy

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It is cold

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It is raining

Question 38

Which of the following is a characteristic of spring?

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Blossoming flowers and warmer temperatures

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Short days and cold nights

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Heavy snowfall and strong winds

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Long nights and short days

Question 39

Which word is the opposite of "dry"?

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Wet

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Humid

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Cold

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Windy

Question 40

What does the phrase "it's pouring down with rain" mean?

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The rain is falling heavily

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The rain is falling lightly

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The rain is falling sideways

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The rain is not falling

Question 41

What is the season called when the days are short and the nights are long?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 42

What is the definition of "climate"?

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The average weather conditions in a region over a long period

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The daily changes in weather patterns

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The extreme weather events that can occur in an area

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The impact of human activities on weather

Question 43

What instrument is used to measure the amount of heat in the air?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 44

In a tropical climate, what kind of weather can you typically expect?

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Hot and humid

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Cold and dry

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Temperate and rainy

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Cold and snowy

Question 45

Which of these activities is commonly enjoyed outdoors during winter?

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Snowboarding

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Swimming

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Sunbathing

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Picnicking

Question 46

What is the German word for 'weather'?

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Wetter

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Jahreszeit

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Klima

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Temperatur

Question 47

What is the English translation of the German phrase 'Es regnet stark.'?

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It is raining heavily.

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It is drizzling.

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It is snowing.

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It is hailing.

Question 48

Which season in the UK is typically the coldest?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 49

If it is both raining and windy outside, how would you describe the weather?

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Stormy

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Pleasant

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Sunny

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Mild

Question 50

How does weather data collected by satellites and weather stations help us better understand weather and climate?

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It helps meteorologists make more accurate weather forecasts.

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It allows scientists to identify climate trends and patterns.

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It enables timely warnings for severe weather events.

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It helps develop new weather instruments.

Question 51

Which of these words means 'it is raining' in Spanish?

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Está lloviendo

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Está nevando

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Hace sol

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Está nublado

Question 52

Which season comes after spring in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Summer

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Winter

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Autumn

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Spring

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a typical characteristic of winter in the United Kingdom?

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Leaves falling from trees

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Cold temperatures

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Short days and long nights

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Snow and ice

Question 54

What is the usual weather like in the United Kingdom during the summer?

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Warm and sunny

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Rainy and cold

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Snowy and windy

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Foggy and cloudy

Question 55

Which of these phrases means 'the weather is nice' in Spanish?

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Hace buen tiempo

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Hace mal tiempo

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Llueve mucho

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Hace frío

Question 56

What does the word 'precipitation' mean?

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Water falling from the sky

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Sunlight

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Wind speed

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Air temperature

Question 57

Which of these activities is most suitable for the summer season?

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Swimming

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Ice skating

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Snowball fighting

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Sledding

Question 58

Which season has the shortest days and longest nights?

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Winter

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Spring

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Summer

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Autumn

Question 59

Which of these is a natural resource that can be affected by weather conditions?

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Water

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Oil

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Coal

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Natural gas

Question 60

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

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Anemometer

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Rain gauge

Question 61

What is a potential consequence of a severe drought in a local area?

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Farmers losing their crops

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Many tourists visiting the area

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The air becoming cleaner

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More rain falling

Question 62

What is a major impact of a severe drought on a farming community?

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Reduced crop yields, leading to food shortages and economic losses.

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Increased tourism revenue due to the unusual dry conditions.

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Improved water quality due to less agricultural runoff.

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Enhanced biodiversity due to the adaptation of local species to the dry conditions.

Question 63

What is the primary purpose of the IPCC?

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To provide guidance on climate change

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To control the weather

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To research astronomy

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To cultivate crops

Question 64

Which word describes a type of precipitation that falls as small drops of water?

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Rainy

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Sunny

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Windy

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Snowy