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Weather and Climate Quiz

Practice weather and climate facts including clouds, rain, temperature, and weather tools.

Subject
Science
Grade
Upper Primary
Difficulty
Medium
Questions
10

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  1. 1. Which tool measures temperature?

    • A. Thermometer
    • B. Compass
    • C. Ruler
    • D. Clock

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  2. 2. What is precipitation?

    • A. Water falling from the sky
    • B. A type of rock
    • C. A silent letter
    • D. A map border

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  3. 3. Which cloud type is often tall and linked with thunderstorms?

    • A. Cumulonimbus
    • B. Cirrus only
    • C. Stratus only
    • D. Fog only

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  4. 4. What does wind describe?

    • A. Moving air
    • B. Frozen soil
    • C. Still water
    • D. Bright light

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  5. 5. Which tool measures wind direction?

    • A. Weather vane
    • B. Measuring cup
    • C. Microscope
    • D. Calculator

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  6. 6. How is climate different from weather?

    • A. Climate is long-term patterns
    • B. Climate is only today's rain
    • C. Climate is a single cloud
    • D. Climate is a thermometer

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  7. 7. What forms when water vapor cools into liquid drops in clouds?

    • A. Condensation
    • B. Multiplication
    • C. Magnetism
    • D. Digestion

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  8. 8. Which weather condition has very low visibility near the ground?

    • A. Fog
    • B. Sunshine
    • C. Rainbow
    • D. Breeze

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  9. 9. What does a rain gauge measure?

    • A. Amount of rainfall
    • B. Wind speed
    • C. Cloud color
    • D. Earthquake strength

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  10. 10. Which event is a sign of a thunderstorm?

    • A. Lightning
    • B. A clear blue sky only
    • C. A full bookshelf
    • D. A quiet clock

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