Weather and Climate Quiz – The difference between weather and climate is a measure of time. Weather is what conditions of the atmosphere are over a short period of time, and Climate is how the atmosphere “behaves” over relatively long periods of time.
Take our fun weather and climate quiz and see how much you know about climate and weather conditions. The weather can play a big role in our everyday lives with rain, snow, wind, temperature and sunshine all affecting our daily activities.
The weather can also come in extremes with storms, tornadoes and hurricanes common in various parts of the world. Test you knowledge with our range of weather questions and answers and learn more about this interesting science topic.
Quiz: Weather and Climate Quiz
- Question 1 of 16
1.
Greatest annual rainfall in the world
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Mawsynram, Meghalaya, India
- Question 2 of 16
2.
Greatest annual snowfall in the world
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA
- Question 3 of 16
3.
Highest shade tempreture
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Wrong — Correct Answer – San Louis Protosi, Mexico
- Question 4 of 16
4.
Lowest screen tempreture
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Vostok, Antarctica
- Question 5 of 16
5.
Hottest place
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Lergh Ganane, Somalia
- Question 6 of 16
6.
Coldest place
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Pole of Cold, Antarctica
- Question 7 of 16
7.
Wettest place
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Mt. Wai-ale-ale, Hawaii
- Question 8 of 16
8.
Driest place
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Calama, Chile
- Question 9 of 16
9.
Longest drought
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Atacama Desert, Chile
- Question 10 of 16
10.
Largest hailstones
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Potter, Nebraska, USA
- Question 11 of 16
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Windiest place
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Commonwealth Bay, Antarctica
- Question 12 of 16
12.
Highest surface wind speed
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Mt. Washington, USA
- Question 13 of 16
13.
Maximum tornadoes
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Wrong — Correct Answer – California
- Question 14 of 16
14.
Maximum Typhoons
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Japan
- Question 15 of 16
15.
Highest rainfall in a day
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Cilaos, La Reunion, Indian Ocean
- Question 16 of 16
16.
Maximum sunshine
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Wrong — Correct Answer – Eastern Sahara, Africa