How to predict weather using traditional knowledge
  • 1. What does a halo around the sun or moon often indicate?
A) A solar flare
B) A lunar eclipse
C) Approaching rain or snow
D) Clear skies ahead
  • 2. Red sky at night, sailor's delight; red sky in morning...
A) Sailor's take warning
B) Coffee is brewing
C) Another fine morning
D) A good day for rowing
  • 3. If smoke rises straight up, it suggests:
A) Fair weather
B) An approaching storm
C) A chimney fire
D) A volcanic eruption
  • 4. What do animals often do before a storm?
A) Begin hibernating
B) Fly higher than usual
C) Become restless or seek shelter
D) Start singing loudly
  • 5. Increased spider web building activity may indicate:
A) Spiders are hungry
B) An approaching cold front
C) Approaching fair weather
D) An earthquake is imminent
  • 6. A ring around the moon is caused by:
A) Atmospheric pollution
B) Lunar gravity
C) Alien activity
D) Ice crystals in high clouds
  • 7. What does a higher-than-usual dew point often signify?
A) Freezing temperatures
B) A strong solar wind
C) Extremely dry conditions
D) Increased humidity and potential for rain
  • 8. If birds are flying lower than usual, it might indicate:
A) They are practicing for a competition
B) They are hunting for food
C) An approaching storm with low pressure
D) They are migrating
  • 9. What does the behavior of ants carrying their eggs to higher ground suggest?
A) They are relocating their colony
B) An approaching flood or heavy rain
C) They are having a picnic
D) They are preparing for winter
  • 10. What type of cloud often indicates an approaching thunderstorm?
A) Cumulonimbus
B) Altostratus
C) Cirrus
D) Stratus
  • 11. What does the color of sunsets reveal?
A) The temperature of the sun
B) The chemical composition of the air
C) Dust and moisture in the atmosphere
D) The presence of auroras
  • 12. If cows are lying down in a field, it might suggest:
A) It's a beautiful day
B) Rain is coming
C) They are tired
D) They are sunbathing
  • 13. What type of wind is often associated with fair weather?
A) Hurricanes
B) Tornadoes
C) Gale-force winds
D) Gentle breezes
  • 14. What does frequent thunder without rain often indicate?
A) The end of the world
B) A malfunctioning weather machine
C) A distant party
D) Dry lightning and potential for wildfires
  • 15. The thicker the fog, the...
A) More likely it is to rain
B) Less likely it is to snow
C) More likely it is to snow
D) Less likely it is to rain
  • 16. If leaves show their undersides in the wind, it suggests:
A) The wind is just strong
B) An approaching storm
C) The leaves are enjoying the breeze
D) The trees are dancing
  • 17. What does it mean when the wind shifts to the east?
A) Guaranteed sunshine
B) Warmer temperatures
C) A volcanic eruption
D) Potential for cooler, wetter weather
  • 18. A heavy crop of berries is a sign of
A) A hot summer
B) A severe winter
C) A wet summer
D) A mild winter
  • 19. If the air smells sweet before a storm, it could indicate:
A) A perfume factory is nearby
B) Someone is baking cookies
C) Increased ozone concentration
D) Flowers are blooming
  • 20. According to traditional weather knowledge, what do squirrels gathering nuts early indicate?
A) A bountiful autumn
B) An early winter
C) A late spring
D) Nothing significant
  • 21. In some cultures, what does the thickness of corn husks predict?
A) Nothing significant
B) The price of corn on the market
C) The severity of the upcoming winter
D) The yield of the next harvest
  • 22. What does the saying 'Clear moon, frost soon' imply?
A) A clear moon means no rain
B) The moon causes frost
C) Clear skies at night allow for radiative cooling, leading to frost
D) The moon repels clouds
  • 23. What does a prolonged period of stillness in the air often foreshadow?
A) Stable, pleasant weather
B) Increased insect activity
C) A mild breeze
D) A significant change in weather
  • 24. What might it indicate if bees are staying close to their hive?
A) A plentiful nectar supply
B) They are resting
C) Imminent rain
D) A beekeeper's visit
  • 25. The presence of morning glory flowers closed indicates:
A) They are preparing to bloom
B) Sunny weather that day
C) Rainy weather that day
D) They are lacking water
  • 26. What atmospheric condition causes mirages?
A) Solar flares
B) Lunar eclipses
C) Heavy rainfall
D) Temperature inversions
  • 27. What does the saying "Mackerel skies, not twenty-four hours dry" suggest?
A) The best time for fishing
B) Unstable air and potential for rain in the near future
C) A week of clear skies ahead
D) An unusually large school of fish
  • 28. If wool sweaters seem extra itchy, it might be a sign of:
A) Moth infestation
B) A new brand of detergent
C) Decreasing humidity and possible rain
D) Sensitive skin
  • 29. What is the 'traditional' meaning of observing the color of the first fog of the year?
A) The chance of fog that year.
B) The general weather pattern for the coming year.
C) How many fish will be caught.
D) The best time to plant crops.
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