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