Weather and Climate for Year 2 Geography: Quizzes and Learning

Question 1

What can you NOT see in the sky?

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A tree

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A cloud

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The sun

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A rainstorm

Question 2

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what the conditions outside are like right now, while climate is the average weather conditions over a long time.

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Climate is what the conditions outside are like right now, while weather is the average weather conditions over a long time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is what the conditions outside are like in the summer, while weather is what the conditions outside are like in the winter.

Question 3

What do we call the typical weather patterns in a place over a long time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Temperature

Question 4

On a rainy day, which of these things would you NOT see?

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The sun shining brightly

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Rain falling from the sky

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People wearing raincoats

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The ground getting wet

Question 5

Weather is the day-to-day conditions of the atmosphere. Which of these does NOT affect the weather?

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The color of the sky

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Temperature

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Cloud cover

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Wind speed

Question 6

What is something you would not typically see in the sky?

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Your bed

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A cloud

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A bird

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A rainbow

Question 7

What do we see when we look up at the sky each day?

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The daily conditions of the air around us, like sunny, rainy, or cloudy.

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The average temperature and rainfall over a long time in a place.

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The direction the wind is blowing.

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The amount of pollution in the air.

Question 8

Which of these is NOT something you might see in the sky on a sunny day?

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Rain

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Clouds

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Birds

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a type of climate?

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Rainbow

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Tropical

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Desert

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Season

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Rain

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Wind

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Snow

Question 11

When the sun is shining brightly, what type of weather is it?

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Sunny

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Cold

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Rainy

Question 12

What do we call it when we describe what the air outside is like right now, like if it's hot or cold, rainy or sunny, or if the wind is blowing?

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Weather

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Climate

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Temperature

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Environment

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Cloudy

Question 14

What do we call the typical weather conditions in a place over a long period of time?

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Climate

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Weather

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Season

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Pattern

Question 15

Which of these is not something we can see when we look at the weather?

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Joy

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Rain

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Snow

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Clouds

Question 16

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 17

When we talk about the weather, we describe what it's like outside right now. Which of these is NOT something we can use to describe the weather?

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What month it is

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How windy it is

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How cloudy it is

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How cold or warm it is

Question 18

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Season

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a type of weather that you might see outside?

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Climate

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

Question 20

How does the weather impact our daily lives?

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It influences our clothing choices.

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It can alter store opening hours.

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It has no effect on us.

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It makes the Earth rotate faster.

Question 21

When we talk about the weather, we mean the things we can see or feel outside. Which of these is NOT something we can see or feel outside?

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Feeling tired

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Rainy

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Cold

Question 22

Which of these is not a type of climate?

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Rainy

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Tropical

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Polar

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Temperate

Question 23

What is NOT a feature of a tropical climate?

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Cold winters

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Warm temperatures year-round

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Lots of rain

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Lots of plants

Question 24

When water changes from a liquid to a solid, what happens to it?

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Freezes

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Melts

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Evaporates

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Condenses

Question 25

What causes us to have different seasons like summer and winter?

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The Earth moving around the Sun

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The Earth getting warmer or cooler

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Clouds moving around the Earth

Question 26

When the sun is shining brightly without any clouds, what type of weather do we usually experience?

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Snowy

Question 27

Which climate is always hot and humid?

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Tropical

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Temperate

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Polar

Question 28

What's the difference between the weather and the climate?

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The weather is what you see outside right now, like if it's sunny or rainy. The climate is the usual weather conditions in a place over a long time.

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The weather is how hot or cold it is. The climate is how much rain or snow a place gets.

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The weather is what the animals are like in a place. The climate is what the plants are like in a place.

Question 29

Which of these is NOT a type of weather?

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Yesterday

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Windy

Question 30

What are the big, white, and fluffy shapes that we often see in the sky?

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Clouds

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Air

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Stars

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Planets

Question 31

What is the best description of weather?

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The current conditions of the air, such as temperature, humidity, and rain.

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The average temperature and rainfall in a place over many years.

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The difference in temperature between the air and the ground.

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The amount of sunlight a place gets during the day.

Question 32

How can weather impact our plans for outdoor activities, like a picnic or a bike ride?

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Weather can affect what we wear for outdoor activities.

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Weather can affect how safe outdoor activities are.

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Weather can affect how much we enjoy outdoor activities.

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Weather doesn't affect outdoor plans.

Question 33

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Daytime

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Rain

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Wind

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Snow

Question 34

Which word best describes a day that is very, very hot?

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Scorching

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Chilly

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Hazy

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Rainy

Question 35

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is what you see outside right now. Climate is what the weather is usually like over a long time.

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Weather is what happens outside right now. Climate is what the weather will be like tomorrow.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

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Climate is how hot or cold a place is. Weather is how much it rains or snows.

Question 36

When the sun shines brightly and there are no clouds in the sky, what type of weather do we have?

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Sunny

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Rainy

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Cloudy

Question 37

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Happy

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Sunny

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Windy

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Rainy

Question 38

Which of these is not a type of weather?

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Temperature

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Rain

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Wind

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Clouds

Question 39

Which part of the weather tells us if it's hot or cold?

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Temperature

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Wind

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Sunshine

Question 40

You want to find out how different amounts of sunlight affect how tall plants grow. What is the best way to do this?

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Plant seeds in pots with different amounts of sunlight and measure their height after a week.

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Plant seeds in different places in your garden and observe them over time.

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Plant seeds in pots with the same amount of sunlight and give them different amounts of water.

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Plant seeds in pots with different amounts of soil.

Question 41

How does the weather impact the daily routines of people in different places?

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It affects what people wear and what they do outside.

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It only affects people in cold places.

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It doesn't affect how people travel.

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It only affects farmers.

Question 42

How does air pressure affect weather systems?

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Controls wind speed

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Causes rain or snow

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Changes air temperature

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Has no effect on weather

Question 43

Which tool do meteorologists use to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

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Thermometer

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Wind vane

Question 44

How do the Earth's spinning and tilting affect the weather in different places?

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The Earth's spinning creates day and night, which changes the temperature.

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The Earth's tilting causes the seasons, which changes how much sunlight there is.

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The Earth's spinning and tilting don't affect the weather.

Question 45

Weather forecasts predict the weather for the coming days. How can this information help us plan our daily activities and make decisions?

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Choose clothes that match the expected temperature.

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Plan outdoor activities like picnics or sports games based on the chance of rain.

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Decide whether to use sunscreen or an umbrella based on the amount of sunshine.

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Weather forecasts are not accurate enough to use for planning.

Question 46

What might happen to animals, plants, and people if the Earth's climate changes?

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Animals might need to find new homes, some plants might not grow as well, and people might have to change how they live.

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The Earth will become too hot for anyone to live on.

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Nothing will happen because the climate has always been changing.

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The weather will always be sunny and warm.

Question 47

When there's extreme weather, what should you do to stay safe?

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Stay inside and listen to the radio for news.

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Go outside and play in the storm.

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Don't worry about the warnings and keep doing what you're doing.

Question 48

How do weather fronts impact the weather in a particular area?

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Weather fronts cause changes in temperature, humidity, and wind direction.

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Weather fronts only happen over oceans.

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Weather fronts always bring heavy rain.

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Weather fronts have no effect on the local weather.

Question 49

How can weather forecasts help us make smart choices for our day?

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We can use weather forecasts to decide what clothes to wear.

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We can use weather forecasts to decide if it's a good day for a picnic.

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We can use weather forecasts to know what the weather will be like next month.

Question 50

Which of these does NOT affect the climate of a place?

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Population

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Height of the land

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Distance from the coast

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Cloudiness

Question 51

Weather forecasts help us know what the weather will be like in the future. What makes it hard to predict the weather exactly?

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The weather can change very quickly.

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Weather forecasts are always correct.

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We have all the tools we need to predict the weather perfectly.

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Weather forecasting isn't important because the weather will do what it wants anyway.

Question 52

The Earth's atmosphere is like a big blanket around our planet. What are two important ways it helps to keep us safe and comfortable?

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It blocks harmful rays from the sun.

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It helps to keep our planet warm.

Question 53

Which of these is a type of cloud that looks like balls of cotton?

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Cumulus

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Wind

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Rainbow

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Fog

Question 54

What makes the weather different from the climate?

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Weather is short-term and climate is long-term.

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Climate is short-term and weather is long-term.

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Weather is measured in degrees and climate is measured in seasons.

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Climate is measured in degrees and weather is measured in seasons.

Question 55

What can you see on a clear, sunny day?

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A clear blue sky

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Heavy rain

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Strong winds

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Dark clouds

Question 56

What do we call the tool used to measure how hot or cold it is?

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Thermometer

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Barometer

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Anemometer

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Rain gauge

Question 57

What happens 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 58

What tools do meteorologists use to learn about the weather?

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Thermometers

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Computers

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Books

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Telescopes

Question 59

How does weather impact people's daily lives in different places?

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It can delay travel.

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It can affect farming.

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It can influence what people wear.

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It has no effect on people's daily lives.

Question 60

How does the temperature of the air affect the speed at which clouds move?

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Warm air makes clouds move faster.

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Cold air makes clouds move faster.

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Warm air makes clouds stay in one place.

Question 61

What's the difference between weather and climate?

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Weather is the current condition of the atmosphere, like if it's sunny or raining. Climate is the average weather conditions in a place over a long time.

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Climate is the current condition of the atmosphere, like if it's sunny or raining. Weather is the average weather conditions in a place over a long time.

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Weather and climate are the same thing.

Question 62

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

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Climate

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Weather

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Temperature

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Climate change

Question 63

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

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The moon's position

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Temperature

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Wind

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Rainfall

Question 64

What do we call a prediction of the future weather?

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A weather forecast

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A weather report

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A weather map

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A weather chart