Weather and Climate: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 7 Geography

Question 1

Which of these factors does NOT affect a region's climate?

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Human population density

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Altitude

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Distance from a large body of water

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Latitude

Question 2

When warm air meets cold air, which front forms as the warm air rises over the cold air?

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Warm front

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Cold front

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Stationary front

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Occluded front

Question 3

Why does the temperature in the stratosphere increase with altitude?

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The stratosphere contains a high concentration of ozone molecules that absorb ultraviolet radiation from the sun.

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The stratosphere receives direct heat from the Earth's surface.

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The stratosphere is a very thin layer of the atmosphere, so it is more easily heated by the sun's radiation.

Question 4

What's it called when water vapor in the air cools and forms tiny water droplets, making clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

Question 5

How do water bodies, like oceans or large lakes, impact the local climate of a region? Provide examples to support your answer.

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Areas near large water bodies tend to have milder climates, with less extreme temperature changes and higher humidity compared to inland areas.

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Water bodies have no significant impact on a region's local climate.

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Coastal regions typically receive less rainfall than inland areas due to the presence of water bodies.

Question 6

Match the climate zone to its description:

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Tropical Rainforest: Warm year-round, lots of rain, lush vegetation

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Desert: Hot days, cold nights, very dry, few plants

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Polar: Very cold, little rain or snow, icy

Question 7

What is the key difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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Climate is short-term atmospheric conditions, while weather is the long-term average of weather patterns.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Weather conditions can change the climate of an area over time.

Question 8

Which of these gases 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 9

How do differences in air pressure contribute to the formation of different weather fronts?

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Cold fronts form when cold air masses move under warm air masses, and warm fronts form when warm air masses move over colder air masses.

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Low-pressure areas bring cold fronts, while high-pressure areas bring warm fronts.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a method used to gather information about weather patterns?

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Conducting experiments in a laboratory

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Observing cloud formations

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Analyzing weather data from satellites

Question 11

How do ocean currents, such as the Gulf Stream, influence the climate of coastal regions?

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They transport warm water to higher latitudes, making coastal areas warmer.

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They block cold air from reaching coastal areas, warming them.

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They create storms that bring heavy rainfall to coastal areas.

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They have no impact on the climate of coastal regions.

Question 12

When considering geoengineering techniques like cloud seeding and solar radiation management to tackle climate change, which ethical factor is crucial to remember?

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The potential long-term environmental impacts of these techniques must be thoroughly evaluated.

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The high cost of geoengineering techniques outweighs their benefits.

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Geoengineering techniques only benefit developed nations and have no impact on developing nations.

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Ethical concerns should be disregarded because addressing climate change is the top priority.

Question 13

Climate change can have significant impacts on plant and animal species. Which of the following is a predicted impact of climate change on species?

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Shifts in species distribution and changes in phenological events (e.g., earlier flowering or migration)

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Increased biodiversity as new species are introduced to new areas

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No significant impact on plant and animal species

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Decreased frequency of extreme weather events, reducing species extinction rates

Question 14

Climate scientists use various techniques to analyze data. Which of these is NOT a data analysis technique used in climate research?

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Conducting experiments to test ideas about climate change

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Using statistical models to find patterns in climate data

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Creating maps and charts to show climate data

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Using computer models to simulate climate processes

Question 15

The Earth's atmosphere is divided into how many main layers?

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4

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2

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6

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10

Question 16

Which of the following is the primary gas in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Nitrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Argon

Question 17

The process by which water vapour in the air turns into visible water droplets or ice crystals is known as:

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Transpiration

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Sublimation

Question 18

Which of the following gases contributes to global warming by trapping heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

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Carbon dioxide

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Water vapour

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Oxygen

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Helium

Question 19

The term 'climate' is used to describe the average weather conditions in a particular area over a long period of time, typically:

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Thirty years

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One year

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Ten years

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One hundred years

Question 20

What type of precipitation forms when water vapor in the air freezes?

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Snow

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Rain

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Hail

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Sleet

Question 21

The Coriolis effect is responsible for the:

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Deflection of winds and ocean currents

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Formation of clouds

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Occurrence of earthquakes

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Melting of glaciers

Question 22

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a tropical climate?

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High temperatures and heavy rainfall

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Low temperatures and heavy snowfall

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Moderate temperatures and occasional rain

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Extreme temperature fluctuations

Question 23

The primary cause of global warming is:

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The increase in greenhouse gas levels

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Deforestation

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Volcanic eruptions

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Sunspot activity

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences weather and climate?

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Moon's gravitational pull

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Temperature

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Air pressure

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Humidity

Question 25

Which of the following is the hottest climate zone?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate

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Polar

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Desert

Question 26

What type of clouds are associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

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Cumulonimbus clouds

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Cirrus clouds

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Stratus clouds

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Altostratus clouds

Question 27

Which of the following is a renewable energy source that uses the power of wind?

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Wind turbines

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Solar panels

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Hydroelectric dams

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Fossil fuels

Question 28

What is the device used 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 29

Which of the following is a form of precipitation?

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Sleet

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Lava

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Ash

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Magma

Question 30

When water vapor in the air changes into liquid water, what process occurs?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Freezing

Question 31

What unit is used to measure air temperature?

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Degrees Celsius

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Kilometres per hour

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Millimetres

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Hertz

Question 32

Which international agreement, adopted in 2015, addresses climate change?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Ramsar Convention

Question 33

What is NOT a factor that affects the Earth's weather patterns?

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Animal behavior

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Temperature

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Wind

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Sea currents

Question 34

Which imaginary line runs around the Earth, separating the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Prime Meridian

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Tropic of Capricorn

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Greenwich Meridian

Question 35

Which cloud type is associated with clear skies?

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Cirrus

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Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Nimbostratus

Question 36

What is the name for the process in which water vapor in the air turns into water droplets or ice crystals?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 37

Which climate zone is characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters?

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Mediterranean

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 38

Which instrument 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 39

Which ocean current significantly influences the climate of Western Europe?

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Gulf Stream

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North Atlantic Current

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Kuroshio Current

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Humboldt Current

Question 40

Which gas is NOT a greenhouse gas contributing to climate change?

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Methane

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Water vapor

Question 41

Which international agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change?

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Paris Agreement

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Kyoto Protocol

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Montreal Protocol

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Vienna Convention

Question 42

Which of these is NOT a factor that affects weather patterns?

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National borders

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Temperature

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Wind

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Height above sea level

Question 43

What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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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 44

Which of these describes a climate with lots of rain and high temperatures all year round?

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Tropical rainforest climate

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Desert climate

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Polar climate

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Mediterranean climate

Question 45

What do we call the average weather conditions in a place over a long time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Forecast

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Season

Question 46

Which gas in the air traps heat from the Sun and contributes to global warming?

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Carbon dioxide

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Oxygen

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Water vapour

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Nitrogen

Question 47

What is the tool 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 48

What powers the Earth's weather systems?

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The Sun

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The Moon

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Wind

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Rain

Question 49

What happens when water vapour in the air turns into tiny water droplets?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Transpiration

Question 50

What is the name of the imaginary line that divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres?

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Equator

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Tropic of Cancer

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Arctic Circle

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Antarctic Circle

Question 51

Which of the following cities is located in a temperate climate zone?

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London

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Miami

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Moscow

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Beijing

Question 52

What instrument is used 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 process by which water vapour turns into liquid water?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 54

Which of the following factors DOES NOT influence weather and climate?

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Government policies

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Latitude

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Altitude

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Distance from the ocean

Question 55

Which wind pattern is associated with warm, moist air from the tropics?

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Trade winds

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Polar easterlies

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Westerlies

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Jet stream

Question 56

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth's surface and where we experience most of our weather?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere

Question 57

What is the name of the area around the equator that experiences hot temperatures and receives the most rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate deciduous forest

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Mediterranean climate

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Tundra

Question 58

Which type of cloud is often associated with thunderstorms?

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Cumulonimbus

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Cirrus

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Stratus

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Altocumulus

Question 59

What is the process by which water in the air turns into tiny droplets to form clouds?

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Condensation

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Evaporation

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Precipitation

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Sublimation

Question 60

What is the imaginary line that divides the Earth 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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Arctic Circle

Question 61

Which renewable energy source uses the power of wind to generate electricity?

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Wind turbine

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 62

What is the term used to describe the typical weather conditions in a particular location over an extended period?

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Climate

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Weather forecast

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Meteorology

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Phenology

Question 63

What type of climate experiences warm summers and cool winters with moderate rainfall throughout the year?

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Temperate maritime

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Temperate continental

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Mediterranean

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Polar

Question 64

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere is closest to the ground and contains the air we breathe?

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Troposphere

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Stratosphere

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Mesosphere

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Thermosphere