Weather Terminologies Trivia

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    A "monsoon" is a kind of what?

    • Wind
    • Tornado
    • Snow
    • Tidal Wave
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Explore key meteorological concepts in the 'Weather Terminologies Trivia'. This quiz tests knowledge on phenomena like monsoons, the equator, and global warming, enhancing understanding of atmospheric conditions and climate issues.

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  • 2. 

    A clear sky contains very few what?

    • Clouds

    • Planes

    • Moths

    • Birds

    Correct Answer
    A. Clouds
  • 3. 

    What arc is created by refraction and light?

    • Rainbow

    • Golden Arch

    • Moon Circle

    • Snowbow

    Correct Answer
    A. Rainbow
  • 4. 

    In weather, "mean" means what?

    • Minimum

    • Melting Level

    • Average

    • Maximum

    Correct Answer
    A. Average
  • 5. 

    What storm is the opposite of an anticyclone?

    • A Tornado

    • A Cyclone

    • A Current

    • A Blizzard

    Correct Answer
    A. A Cyclone
  • 6. 

    What is in the sky if it is overcast?

    • Meteors

    • Stars

    • Airplanes

    • Clouds

    Correct Answer
    A. Clouds
  • 7. 

    What is hail made of?

    • Dust

    • Rock

    • Ice

    • Paint

    Correct Answer
    A. Ice
  • 8. 

    Cumulus and stratus are types of what?

    • Waves

    • Tornados

    • Snowflake

    • Clouds

    Correct Answer
    A. Clouds
  • 9. 

    A sandstorm would probably occur where?

    • Desert

    • Antarctica

    • Tropical Island

    • Mountain Range

    Correct Answer
    A. Desert
  • 10. 

    A sudden trembling of the earth's crust is called what?

    • Earthquake

    • Dawn

    • Eclipse

    • Echo

    Correct Answer
    A. Earthquake
  • 11. 

    Where does hail form?

    • The Earth's Core

    • Outer Space

    • The Ground

    • Clouds

    Correct Answer
    A. Clouds
  • 12. 

    Al Gore made a film about what climate issue?

    • Global Warming

    • Salinity

    • Sandstorms

    • Sand Castles

    Correct Answer
    A. Global Warming
  • 13. 

    What storm produces lightning?

    • Tornado

    • Cloudburst

    • Blizzard

    • Thunderstorm

    Correct Answer
    A. Thunderstorm
  • 14. 

    What kind of precipitation is drizzle?

    • Rain

    • Sleet

    • Snow

    • Hail

    Correct Answer
    A. Rain
  • 15. 

    What geographic circle is at 0 degrees latitude?

    • Prime Meridian

    • Tropic Of Capricorn

    • Equator

    • North Pole

    Correct Answer
    A. Equator

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