by alex
From the mysteries of meteorology to the science of storm systems, the Fox 2 Weather Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the atmospheric wonders that shape our world. This engaging quiz will take you through a series of questions that cover various aspects of weather and climate. Ready to challenge yourself and learn more about the weather? Let’s get started!
Fox 2 Weather Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary gas in Earth’s atmosphere?
Oxygen
Carbon Dioxide
Nitrogen
Argon
2. What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Barometer
Hygrometer
Anemometer
3. Which type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?
Cirrus
Stratus
Cumulus
Cumulonimbus
4. What is the term for a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to South Asia?
Typhoon
Monsoon
Cyclone
Tornado
5. What scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Richter Scale
Enhanced Fujita Scale
Beaufort Scale
6. What phenomenon causes the Coriolis effect?
Earth’s rotation
Earth’s orbit
Solar radiation
Gravitational pull
7. Which layer of the atmosphere is closest to Earth’s surface?
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Troposphere
Thermosphere
8. What is the main cause of ocean currents?
Wind
Earthquakes
Tides
Thermohaline circulation
9. What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?
Flood
Drought
Hurricane
Blizzard
10. Which phenomenon is characterized by the warming of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean?
La Niña
El Niño
Hurricane
Monsoon
