World Meteorological Day Quiz

Instructions:

• Aim to test your weather and climate knowledge!
• Have fun learning new things!

Questions:

1. When is World Meteorological Day observed?

   • A. January 1st
   • B. March 23rd
   • C. June 5th
   • D. September 16th

2. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is a specialized agency of:

   • A. The World Bank
   • B. The World Health Organization (WHO)
   • C. The United Nations
   • D. UNESCO

3. Which layer of the atmosphere is where most weather occurs?

   • A. Troposphere
   • B. Stratosphere
   • C. Mesosphere
   • D. Thermosphere

4. A meteorologist is a scientist who studies:

   • A. Rocks and minerals
   • B. Weather and climate
   • C. Stars and planets
   • D. Plants and animals

5. The 2023 World Meteorological Day theme focuses on:

   • A. Water and Climate
   • B. The Sun and Weather
   • C. Early Warning and Early Action
   • D. Forecasting the Future

6. What does a barometer measure?

   • A. Wind speed
   • B. Rainfall
   • C. Air pressure
   • D. Temperature

7. "La Niña" and "El Niño" are patterns associated with changes in:

   • A. Ocean temperatures in the Pacific
   • B. Cloud cover over Europe
   • C. Hurricanes in the Atlantic
   • D. Volcanic Activity

8. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of:

   • A. Heatwaves and droughts
   • B. Floods and heavy rainfall
   • C. Extreme weather events
   • D. All of the above

9. What is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities?

   • A. Water vapor (H2O)
   • B. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
   • C. Methane (CH4)
   • D. Oxygen (O2)

10. One way individuals can help combat climate change is to:

    • A. Reduce energy consumption
    • B. Recycle and compost
    • C. Support sustainable transportation
    • D. All of the above

Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. D