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What is weather?

(A) Average atmospheric condition over many years
(B) State of the Earth’s atmosphere at a particular time and place
(C) Movement of air from high pressure to low pressure
(D) Amount of rainfall in a region

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place.

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Question (2)

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Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth’s surface and where most weather phenomena occur?

(A) Stratosphere
(B) Mesosphere
(C) Troposphere
(D) Thermosphere

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Most weather phenomena occur in the troposphere.

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Question (3)

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If the troposphere extends up to 18 km in the tropical zone and 6 km at the poles, what is the difference in thickness?

(A) 10 km
(B) 12 km
(C) 14 km
(D) 24 km

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

18 − 6 = 12 km.

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Question (4)

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Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

(A) Humidity
(B) Wind
(C) Soil fertility
(D) Atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Soil fertility is not an element of weather.

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Question (5)

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Temperature refers to:

(A) The amount of rainfall received
(B) How hot or cold the atmosphere is
(C) The weight of air above us
(D) The movement of air

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Temperature indicates how hot or cold the atmosphere is.

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Question (6)

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Precipitation includes:

(A) Rain only
(B) Rain and snow only
(C) Rain, snow, sleet and hail
(D) Clouds only

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Precipitation includes all forms of water falling from the sky.

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Question (7)

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Atmospheric pressure is defined as:

(A) The force of flowing water
(B) The amount of moisture in air
(C) The weight of air above us felt on Earth’s surface
(D) The speed of wind

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of air.

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Question (8)

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Humidity is the:

(A) Amount of oxygen in air
(B) Amount of water vapour in air
(C) Amount of rainfall received
(D) Weight of the atmosphere

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Humidity measures water vapour present in the air.

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Question (9)

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Which observation traditionally indicates the possibility of heavy rain?

(A) Ants shifting eggs to higher ground
(B) Leaves falling from trees
(C) Birds sitting quietly
(D) Dry riverbeds

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Ants moving eggs to higher ground often indicate rain.

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Question (10)

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Meteorology is the systematic study of:

(A) Rocks
(B) Climate only
(C) Weather and its evolution
(D) Oceans

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Meteorology studies weather and its changes.

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What is weather?

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Question (2)

Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to the Earth’s surface and where most weather phenomena occur?

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Question (3)

If the troposphere extends up to 18 km in the tropical zone and 6 km at the poles, what is the difference in thickness?

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Question (4)

Which of the following is NOT an element of weather?

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Question (5)

Temperature refers to:

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Precipitation includes:

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Question (7)

Atmospheric pressure is defined as:

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Question (8)

Humidity is the:

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Question (9)

Which observation traditionally indicates the possibility of heavy rain?

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Meteorology is the systematic study of:

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