Question 1

The analysis of a(n) ____ can be especially helpful when making a short-range forecast that covers a relatively small area, such as the mesoscale.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​sounding 
B)  ​meteogram 
C)  ​Doppler radar image 
D)  ​thick chart 
E)  ​index 
A)  ​sounding 
B)  ​meteogram 
C)  ​Doppler radar image 
D)  ​thick chart 
E)  ​index A

Question 2

​Weather forecast that predicts that the future weather will be the same as the present weather is called

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a steady-state forecast. 
B)  ​the trend method. 
C)  ​a persistence forecast. 
D)  ​the analogue method. 
E)  ​an extended weather forecast. 
A)  ​a steady-state forecast. 
B)  ​the trend method. 
C)  ​a persistence forecast. 
D)  ​the analogue method. 
E)  ​an extended weather forecast. C

Question 3

​Computer forecast models make certain assumptions about the atmosphere that are not always correct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

In one forecast, west of San Francisco, the flow is meridional with a cut-off warm, upper high situated just south of Alaska. To the south, both east and west of the high are troughs. Because the shape of this flow around the high resembles the Greek letter ____, the high and its accompanying ridge are known as a(n) ____ high.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​theta 
B)  ​gamma 
C)  ​omega 
D)  ​beta 
E)  ​alpha 
A)  ​theta 
B)  ​gamma 
C)  ​omega 
D)  ​beta 
E)  ​alpha

Question 5

Assuming you know last night's minimum temperature, what weather information would you use to predict tonight's minimum temperature?​

Accepted Answer

With such little information, it would l

Question 6

​The routine daily forecasting of weather by computers using mathematical equations has come to be known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

numerical

Question 7

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​weather type forecasting. 
B)  ​climatology forecasting. 
C)  ​extended weather forecasting. 
D)  ​analog prediction. 
E)  ​numerical weather prediction. 
A)  ​weather type forecasting. 
B)  ​climatology forecasting. 
C)  ​extended weather forecasting. 
D)  ​analog prediction. 
E)  ​numerical weather prediction.

Question 8

Monthly and seasonal forecasts make specific predictions of rain or snow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

How does a prog differ from an analysis?

Accepted Answer

A final forecast chart representing the

Question 10

​A prog is

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a chart that interprets the current state of the atmosphere. 
B)  ​an instrument that draws lines on an upper-level chart. 
C)  ​a new method of forecasting the weather. 
D)  ​a forecast chart that shows the atmosphere at some future time. 
E)  ​another name for a probability forecast. 
A)  ​a chart that interprets the current state of the atmosphere. 
B)  ​an instrument that draws lines on an upper-level chart. 
C)  ​a new method of forecasting the weather. 
D)  ​a forecast chart that shows the atmosphere at some future time. 
E)  ​another name for a probability forecast.

Question 11

Meteorologists interpret the weather patterns and then correct any errors that may be present. The final chart is referred to as a prediction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

​Suppose that where you live, the middle of January is typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the month. If you forecast this "January thaw" for the middle of next January, you would have made a

Accepted Answer

A)  ​forecast based on the analogue method. 
B)  ​persistence forecast. 
C)  ​forecast based on weather types. 
D)  ​probability forecast. 
E)  ​climatological forecast. 
A)  ​forecast based on the analogue method. 
B)  ​persistence forecast. 
C)  ​forecast based on weather types. 
D)  ​probability forecast. 
E)  ​climatological forecast.

Question 13

What type of forecast method do you think would be most appropriate for a short range (6 to 12 hours), a medium range (24 to 48 hours), a long range (5 to 10 days), or a seasonal (3 month) forecast?​

Accepted Answer

Short-range forecasts may incorporate a

Question 14

A weather ____________________ indicates that atmospheric conditions favor hazardous weather occurring over a particular region during a specified time period. A weather ____________________, on the other hand, indicates that hazardous weather is either imminent or actually occurring within the specified forecast area. Advisories are issued to inform the public of less hazardous conditions caused by wind, dust, fog, snow, sleet, or freezing rain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A weather ____________________ indicates that atmospheric conditions...

Question 15

Why do clouds tend to reduce temperature during the day but increase temperatures at night?​

Accepted Answer

During the day clouds shield t

Question 16

​Surface pressure systems tend to move in the same direction as the wind at 5500 m (18,000 ft)-the 500-mb level. The speed at which surface systems move is about double the speed of the winds at this level.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The forecasting technique that produces several versions of a forecast model, each beginning with slightly different weather information to reflect errors in the measurements, is called​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​climatology forecasting. 
B)  ​redundancy analysis. 
C)  ​persistence forecasting. 
D)  ​ensemble forecasting. 
E)  ​probability forecasting. 
A)  ​climatology forecasting. 
B)  ​redundancy analysis. 
C)  ​persistence forecasting. 
D)  ​ensemble forecasting. 
E)  ​probability forecasting.

Question 18

​____________________, which includes more than 175 nations-is responsible for the international exchange of weather data and certifies that the observation procedures do not vary among nations.

Accepted Answer

World Meteorological

Question 19

​Which forecasting method assumes that weather systems will move in the same direction and at the same speed as they have been moving?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​persistence forecast 
B)  ​probability forecast 
C)  ​weather type forecast 
D)  ​climatological forecast 
E)  ​steady state (trend) forecast 
A)  ​persistence forecast 
B)  ​probability forecast 
C)  ​weather type forecast 
D)  ​climatological forecast 
E)  ​steady state (trend) forecast

Question 20

According to the National Weather Service, the subjective term "fair" implies a rather pleasant weather situation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The analysis of a(n) ____ can be especially helpful when making a short-range forecast that covers a relatively small area, such as the mesoscale.

Weather forecast that predicts that the future weather will be the same as the present weather is called

Computer forecast models make certain assumptions about the atmosphere that are not always correct.

Assuming you know last night's minimum temperature, what weather information would you use to predict tonight's minimum temperature?

The routine daily forecasting of weather by computers using mathematical equations has come to be known as ____________________.

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as

Monthly and seasonal forecasts make specific predictions of rain or snow.

How does a prog differ from an analysis?

A prog is

Meteorologists interpret the weather patterns and then correct any errors that may be present. The final chart is referred to as a prediction.

Suppose that where you live, the middle of January is typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the month. If you forecast this "January thaw" for the middle of next January, you would have made a

What type of forecast method do you think would be most appropriate for a short range (6 to 12 hours), a medium range (24 to 48 hours), a long range (5 to 10 days), or a seasonal (3 month) forecast?

Why do clouds tend to reduce temperature during the day but increase temperatures at night?

Surface pressure systems tend to move in the same direction as the wind at 5500 m (18,000 ft)-the 500-mb level. The speed at which surface systems move is about double the speed of the winds at this level.

The forecasting technique that produces several versions of a forecast model, each beginning with slightly different weather information to reflect errors in the measurements, is called

____________________, which includes more than 175 nations-is responsible for the international exchange of weather data and certifies that the observation procedures do not vary among nations.

Which forecasting method assumes that weather systems will move in the same direction and at the same speed as they have been moving?

According to the National Weather Service, the subjective term "fair" implies a rather pleasant weather situation.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation - Dew - Fog - and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

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Air Pollution

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Exam 13: Weather Forecasting

The analysis of a(n) ____ can be especially helpful when making a short-range forecast that covers a relatively small area, such as the mesoscale.​

​Weather forecast that predicts that the future weather will be the same as the present weather is called

​Computer forecast models make certain assumptions about the atmosphere that are not always correct.

Assuming you know last night's minimum temperature, what weather information would you use to predict tonight's minimum temperature?​

​The routine daily forecasting of weather by computers using mathematical equations has come to be known as ____________________.

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as​

Monthly and seasonal forecasts make specific predictions of rain or snow.

How does a prog differ from an analysis?

​A prog is

Meteorologists interpret the weather patterns and then correct any errors that may be present. The final chart is referred to as a prediction.

​Suppose that where you live, the middle of January is typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the month. If you forecast this "January thaw" for the middle of next January, you would have made a

What type of forecast method do you think would be most appropriate for a short range (6 to 12 hours), a medium range (24 to 48 hours), a long range (5 to 10 days), or a seasonal (3 month) forecast?​

Why do clouds tend to reduce temperature during the day but increase temperatures at night?​

​Surface pressure systems tend to move in the same direction as the wind at 5500 m (18,000 ft)-the 500-mb level. The speed at which surface systems move is about double the speed of the winds at this level.

The forecasting technique that produces several versions of a forecast model, each beginning with slightly different weather information to reflect errors in the measurements, is called​

​____________________, which includes more than 175 nations-is responsible for the international exchange of weather data and certifies that the observation procedures do not vary among nations.

​Which forecasting method assumes that weather systems will move in the same direction and at the same speed as they have been moving?

According to the National Weather Service, the subjective term "fair" implies a rather pleasant weather situation.

Earth and Its Atmosphere

Energy - Warming the Earth and the Atmosphere

Seasonal and Daily Temperatures

Atmospheric Humidity

Condensation - Dew - Fog - and Clouds

Stability and Cloud Development

Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Wind - Small-Scale and Local Systems

Wind - Global Systems

Air Masses and Fronts

Middle Latitude Cyclones

Thunderstorms

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light - Color and Atmospheric Optics

Filters

The analysis of a(n) ____ can be especially helpful when making a short-range forecast that covers a relatively small area, such as the mesoscale.

Weather forecast that predicts that the future weather will be the same as the present weather is called

Computer forecast models make certain assumptions about the atmosphere that are not always correct.

Assuming you know last night's minimum temperature, what weather information would you use to predict tonight's minimum temperature?

The routine daily forecasting of weather by computers using mathematical equations has come to be known as ____________________.

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as

A prog is

Suppose that where you live, the middle of January is typically several degrees warmer than the rest of the month. If you forecast this "January thaw" for the middle of next January, you would have made a

What type of forecast method do you think would be most appropriate for a short range (6 to 12 hours), a medium range (24 to 48 hours), a long range (5 to 10 days), or a seasonal (3 month) forecast?

Why do clouds tend to reduce temperature during the day but increase temperatures at night?

Surface pressure systems tend to move in the same direction as the wind at 5500 m (18,000 ft)-the 500-mb level. The speed at which surface systems move is about double the speed of the winds at this level.

The forecasting technique that produces several versions of a forecast model, each beginning with slightly different weather information to reflect errors in the measurements, is called

____________________, which includes more than 175 nations-is responsible for the international exchange of weather data and certifies that the observation procedures do not vary among nations.

Which forecasting method assumes that weather systems will move in the same direction and at the same speed as they have been moving?