Homework Practice

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Weather and Climate: Read the Signs

Weather Elements

Question 1mcq

Which set contains only elements commonly used to describe weather?

A.Temperature, humidity, rainfall and wind

B.Soil type, crop yield, rock colour and population

C.Latitude, longitude, map scale and symbols

D.Food chain, habitat, predator and prey

Question 2mcq

A weather report says, “Maximum temperature

35^\circ C

, humidity

70\%

, light rain and strong wind.” Which part tells how much water vapour is in the air?

A.Maximum temperature

35^\circ C

B.Humidity

70\%

C.Light rain

D.Strong wind

Question 3mcq

A student says, “Cloudiness is not part of weather because it is not measured in degrees.” What is the best correction?

A.Only temperature is part of weather.

B.Cloudiness is climate, never weather.

C.Cloudiness is part of weather even though it is not measured in degrees.

D.Cloudiness is a property of soil, not air.

Question 4mcq

During a picnic, the sky suddenly becomes cloudy and wind speed increases. Which weather elements changed most clearly?

A.Latitude and longitude

B.Soil texture and humus

C.Camouflage and migration

D.Cloudiness and wind

Question 5mcq

Which instrument is most directly linked with measuring air temperature in a simple school weather record?

A.Thermometer

B.Rain gauge

C.Wind vane

D.Measuring cylinder for salt solution

Reading Weather Data

Question 6mcq

A table shows maximum temperatures for four days: Mon

31^\circ C

, Tue

34^\circ C

, Wed

33^\circ C

, Thu

29^\circ C

. Which day was hottest?

A.Monday

B.Tuesday

C.Wednesday

D.Thursday

Question 7mcq

A city recorded rainfall of

0\,mm

12\,mm

8\,mm

and

25\,mm

over four days. Which statement is best supported?

A.The first day had the heaviest rainfall.

B.Rainfall was the same every day.

C.The fourth day had the heaviest rainfall.

D.The second day was definitely the coldest day.

Question 8mcq

A student compares only one unusually rainy day and concludes, “This town has a rainy climate.” What is the mistake?

A.Rainfall can never be measured.

B.Climate changes every hour.

C.Rainy days are not related to weather.

D.One day of weather data is not enough to decide climate.

Question 9mcq

In a daily weather record, why are maximum and minimum temperatures both useful?

A.They show the range of temperature during the day.

B.They prove that rainfall cannot occur.

C.They replace the need to record wind.

D.They show the exact climate for 50 years.

Question 10mcq

A weather chart shows high humidity and dark clouds in the morning. Which prediction is most reasonable?

A.A cyclone must definitely strike.

B.Rain may occur, but it is not guaranteed.

C.The place has a polar climate.

D.No rainfall can ever happen.