Home Quiz A Quiz On The Weather Vocabulary
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1 Question
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Which of these terms is used to describe periodic wind and heavy rainfall?

typhoon

monsoon

squall

chinook
2 Question
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What is the difference between fog and mist?

visibility

altitude

duration

region where it occurs
3 Question
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Responsible for heavy rainfall in parts of the U.S., the warm water buildup off the west coast of South America in December is called what?

El Niño

pineapple express

nor’easter

St. Elmo’s fire
4 Question
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What is a sailing ship that is in the doldrums most likely experiencing?

heavy waves

no wind

dense fog

freezing cold
5 Question
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Most of Earth’s weather happens in the lowest part of the atmosphere, known as the?

exosphere

mesosphere

troposphere

stratosphere
6 Question
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What does an anemometer measure?

air pressure

rainfall

humidity

wind
7 Question
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Which of these is an example of crepuscular rays?

UV light causes a sunburn

sunlight breaking through clouds at twilight

lightning traveling more than a mile

light reflecting off the Moon
8 Question
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Q.

Primarily experienced in Sudan, haboobs often consist of which of the following?

ice pellets

fire

water

sand
9 Question
30 seconds
Q.

Lenticular clouds are often said to resemble what?

anvils

horse tails

UFOs

starfish
10 Question
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Named for a Greek god, which of these is a term for a gentle breeze?

hoar

zephyr

sastruga

fata morgana