Which of these terms is used to describe periodic wind and heavy rainfall?
typhoon
monsoon
squall
chinook
What is the difference between fog and mist?
visibility
altitude
duration
region where it occurs
Responsible for heavy rainfall in parts of the U.S., the warm water buildup off the west coast of South America in December is called what?
El Niño
pineapple express
nor’easter
St. Elmo’s fire
What is a sailing ship that is in the doldrums most likely experiencing?
heavy waves
no wind
dense fog
freezing cold
Most of Earth’s weather happens in the lowest part of the atmosphere, known as the?
exosphere
mesosphere
troposphere
stratosphere
What does an anemometer measure?
air pressure
rainfall
humidity
wind
Which of these is an example of crepuscular rays?
UV light causes a sunburn
sunlight breaking through clouds at twilight
lightning traveling more than a mile
light reflecting off the Moon
Primarily experienced in Sudan, haboobs often consist of which of the following?
ice pellets
fire
water
sand
Lenticular clouds are often said to resemble what?
anvils
horse tails
UFOs
starfish
Named for a Greek god, which of these is a term for a gentle breeze?
hoar
zephyr
sastruga
fata morgana
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