Weather is one of the most commonly talked about subjects, but it seems few people actually know anything about it beyond conversational. One may wonder why it isn't one of the mandatory subjects we all have to learn in school. Considering that weather affects us daily and sometimes to a large degree, it is odd that knowledge about the subject isn't given the attention that it probably should be.
This quiz will test your knowledge on a variety of weather-related issues. This includes extreme weather events, natural disasters, how certain types of weather form and terminology that only those knowledgeable on the subject will know. If you think you have what it takes to pass this very difficult weather quiz then go ahead and give it your best shot. If you aren't able to pass this quiz, however, you might consider going back to school or at least studying up a little on the subject.
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Weather Trivia Quiz Questions
Where do hurricanes form?
Over warm oceans
Forested areas
Mountain ranges
Deserts
What type of clouds shown here are sometimes called cloudlets, found at higher altitudes and are made up of ice crystals?
Cirrocumulus
Stratus
Stratocumulus
Altostratus
What type of lightning shown here occurs with high cross winds that blow each stroke slightly to one side of the previous stroke?
Ribbon lightning
Forked lightning
Staccato lightning
Bead lightning
What is the term used to describe the amount of water vapor in the air?
Barometric pressure
Isobar
Humidity
Cloud cover
What storm that occurred in 1900 is thought to be the greatest natural disaster to ever strike the United States?
Okeechobee Hurricane
The Great Lakes Storm
The Galveston Hurricane
Hurricane Andrew
What temperature is 77 degrees Fahrenheit in Celsius?
25
15
10
20
What device is used to measure air pressure?
Hygrometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Thermometer
How many volts of electricity are there in the average lightning bolt?
1 million volts
10,000 volts
1 billion volts
1,000 volts
What does the term dew point mean?
The middle point of an area of condensation
A place where one can enjoying a refreshing bottle of Mountain Dew
Overall level of moisture in the air
The atmospheric temperature at which water droplets begin to form
What is the minimum speed wind required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
90 mph
84 mph
74 mph
80 mph
Which of these gases traps outgoing heat in Earth's atmosphere?
Methane
All of these
Water vapor
Carbon dioxide
What are clouds made up of?
Atmospheric debris
Condensed oxygen
Daydreams
Water droplets
What country experiences the most tornadoes on average per year?
Australia
Canada
USA
Russia
In 1913 the hottest ever temperature (134 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded. Where did this occur?
Sahara Desert
The Australian Outback
California
Mexico City, Mexico
What is a tornado that occurs over water called?
Waterspout
Cyclone
Typhoon
Sharknado
6 Comments
6/15
3/15 ooofff
thanks to my geography teacher i still can remember most of what she taught me and the songs she made to remember the work studied . You got 11 out of 15!
Pat on the back! You deserve one. Sure, you didn’t obliterate this quiz, but you clearly know enough about the different types of weather to score a pass.
15/15 fantastic!!!
same
13/15
Not bad, I think.