Weather is produced by complex interactions between temperature, pressure, moisture, and atmospheric dynamics. Meteorologists classify weather phenomena into categories: precipitation events include rain, snow, sleet, and hail. Wind events include tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. Optical phenomena include rainbows, halos, and mirages. Fog and mist are condensation events. Understanding weather types is essential for meteorology students, disaster preparedness professionals, and anyone who wants to understand why the sky does what it does. In this sortable quiz, you'll drag weather phenomena into their correct category. From everyday rain to dramatic storms, test your meteorological knowledge here.
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