Weather and seasons (Difficult) Quiz Home › IELTS › IELTS English Vocabulary › Weather and seasons (Difficult) 📝 IELTS – English Vocabulary – Weather and seasons – Difficult 20 questions · 15 min timer · Explanations included · Free 1. What does the term 'equinox' signify? When day and night are of equal length The longest day of the year When the Earth is closest to the Sun The shortest day of the year None Show Hint An equinox occurs when day and night are of equal length. It is not the longest (A) or shortest day (B), nor is it when the Earth is closest to the Sun (D). 2. What is the defining feature of a 'cyclone'? A prolonged period of calm weather A rapid increase in temperature A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure A system of winds rotating inward to an area of low pressure None Show Hint A cyclone is characterized by a system of winds rotating inward to an area of low pressure. It is not defined by temperature changes (A), pressure drops (C), or calm weather (D). Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Loading questions... Click Submit to see your final score! Previous Start Quiz Next Time's up
