Question 1

Ocean surface-temperature patterns may influence temperature and precipitation patterns around the globe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

How can a satellite "see" water vapor in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) The satellite is capable of sensing the wavelength of radiation typically emitted by water vapor. 
B) It can't see vapor - it can only identify places where vapor is condensing. 
C) It estimates vapor based on the temperature of the atmosphere. 
D) It measures solar radiation reflecting off of the water vapor. 
A) The satellite is capable of sensing the wavelength of radiation typically emitted by water vapor. 
B) It can't see vapor - it can only identify places where vapor is condensing. 
C) It estimates vapor based on the temperature of the atmosphere. 
D) It measures solar radiation reflecting off of the water vapor.

Question 3

Long range forecasts (monthly or seasonal)include predictions of:

Accepted Answer

A) pressure. 
B) wind. 
C) temperature. 
D) precipitation. 
E) temperature and precipitation. 
A) pressure. 
B) wind. 
C) temperature. 
D) precipitation. 
E) temperature and precipitation.

Question 4

The jet stream experiences stronger flow in the winter than summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Satellites can only provide photographs;no measurements of properties such as temperature are possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Isotherms are lines representing equal values of solar radiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A prognostic chart:

Accepted Answer

A) is used to pinpoint the current location of fronts. 
B) is used to explain the causes of thunderstorms as they are happening. 
C) evaluates past weather conditions to predict future ones. 
D) displays numerical forecasts for future conditions in precipitation,wind speed,and upper air flow. 
A) is used to pinpoint the current location of fronts. 
B) is used to explain the causes of thunderstorms as they are happening. 
C) evaluates past weather conditions to predict future ones. 
D) displays numerical forecasts for future conditions in precipitation,wind speed,and upper air flow.

Question 8

Sharing of weather data among nations around the world is very limited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Wind arrows generally back (turn counterclockwise)across a frontal zone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

These satellites were placed in orbit over the equator and remain fixed over a point on Earth because they keep pace with the earth's rate of rotation.

Accepted Answer

A) Automated Surface Observing Systems 
B) Polar Satellites 
C) Geostationary satellites 
D) Doppler Satellites 
A) Automated Surface Observing Systems 
B) Polar Satellites 
C) Geostationary satellites 
D) Doppler Satellites

Question 11

The accuracy of day-to-day weather forecasts for periods beyond ________ day(s)is relatively unreliable.

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 5 
D) 7

Question 12

Why are some satellites described as being stationary?

Accepted Answer

A) Their orbital motion matches the earth's rotation. 
B) They orbit over the earth's poles. 
C) They have no orbital motion. 
D) They can only observe stationary weather systems. 
E) Their altitude never changes. 
A) Their orbital motion matches the earth's rotation. 
B) They orbit over the earth's poles. 
C) They have no orbital motion. 
D) They can only observe stationary weather systems. 
E) Their altitude never changes.

Question 13

Why are most weather data displayed in the form of a map or chart?

Accepted Answer

A) More data can be recorded on a map. 
B) Maps are easier to remember. 
C) Maps display the data in their proper place,relative to other data,and allow the identification of patterns. 
D) Maps are easier to construct than tables. 
A) More data can be recorded on a map. 
B) Maps are easier to remember. 
C) Maps display the data in their proper place,relative to other data,and allow the identification of patterns. 
D) Maps are easier to construct than tables.

Question 14

Meteorology entered the space age on April 1,________,when the first weather satellite was launched into space.

Accepted Answer

A) 1920 
B) 1960 
C) 1945 
D) 1980 
A) 1920 
B) 1960 
C) 1945 
D) 1980

Question 15

The primary purpose of a radiosonde is:

Accepted Answer

A) to acquire data about conditions in the upper atmosphere. 
B) to report data about surface conditions at an automated weather station. 
C) to compile data from thousands of automated weather stations into one file. 
D) to calculate numerical predictions of weather. 
A) to acquire data about conditions in the upper atmosphere. 
B) to report data about surface conditions at an automated weather station. 
C) to compile data from thousands of automated weather stations into one file. 
D) to calculate numerical predictions of weather.

Question 16

Forecast accuracy is broken down into the three categories: Short-range,medium-range,and climatic-range.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

These types of images are views of the earth the way an astronaut would see our planet from space.

Accepted Answer

A) infrared images 
B) visible images 
C) Moon images 
D) water vapor images 
A) infrared images 
B) visible images 
C) Moon images 
D) water vapor images

Question 18

If you need to measure wind speed and direction at a height of 10 km above the surface,the type of radar you would use is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Doppler radar. 
B) a wind profiler. 
C) sonic radar. 
D) a tropospheric assessor. 
A) Doppler radar. 
B) a wind profiler. 
C) sonic radar. 
D) a tropospheric assessor.

Question 19

What is a typical time-step for a numerical weather model?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 seconds 
B) 5 minutes 
C) 30 minutes 
D) 1 hour 
A) 30 seconds 
B) 5 minutes 
C) 30 minutes 
D) 1 hour

Question 20

A farmer is trying to determine which kind of seed he should plant.He consults a(n)________ in order to determine the length of his growing season and average rainfall in order to make the best choice.

Accepted Answer

A) analog forecast 
B) persistence forecast 
C) climatological forecast 
D) numerical forecast 
A) analog forecast 
B) persistence forecast 
C) climatological forecast 
D) numerical forecast

Ocean surface-temperature patterns may influence temperature and precipitation patterns around the globe.

How can a satellite "see" water vapor in the atmosphere?

Long range forecasts (monthly or seasonal)include predictions of:

The jet stream experiences stronger flow in the winter than summer.

Satellites can only provide photographs;no measurements of properties such as temperature are possible.

Isotherms are lines representing equal values of solar radiation.

A prognostic chart:

Sharing of weather data among nations around the world is very limited.

Wind arrows generally back (turn counterclockwise)across a frontal zone.

These satellites were placed in orbit over the equator and remain fixed over a point on Earth because they keep pace with the earth's rate of rotation.

The accuracy of day-to-day weather forecasts for periods beyond ________ day(s)is relatively unreliable.

Why are some satellites described as being stationary?

Why are most weather data displayed in the form of a map or chart?

Meteorology entered the space age on April 1,________,when the first weather satellite was launched into space.

The primary purpose of a radiosonde is:

Forecast accuracy is broken down into the three categories: Short-range,medium-range,and climatic-range.

These types of images are views of the earth the way an astronaut would see our planet from space.

If you need to measure wind speed and direction at a height of 10 km above the surface,the type of radar you would use is called:

What is a typical time-step for a numerical weather model?

A farmer is trying to determine which kind of seed he should plant.He consults a(n)________ in order to determine the length of his growing season and average rainfall in order to make the best choice.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters

Exam 12: Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Ocean surface-temperature patterns may influence temperature and precipitation patterns around the globe.

How can a satellite "see" water vapor in the atmosphere?

Long range forecasts (monthly or seasonal)include predictions of:

The jet stream experiences stronger flow in the winter than summer.

Satellites can only provide photographs;no measurements of properties such as temperature are possible.

Isotherms are lines representing equal values of solar radiation.

A prognostic chart:

Sharing of weather data among nations around the world is very limited.

Wind arrows generally back (turn counterclockwise)across a frontal zone.

These satellites were placed in orbit over the equator and remain fixed over a point on Earth because they keep pace with the earth's rate of rotation.

The accuracy of day-to-day weather forecasts for periods beyond ________ day(s)is relatively unreliable.

Why are some satellites described as being stationary?

Why are most weather data displayed in the form of a map or chart?

Meteorology entered the space age on April 1,________,when the first weather satellite was launched into space.

The primary purpose of a radiosonde is:

Forecast accuracy is broken down into the three categories: Short-range,medium-range,and climatic-range.

These types of images are views of the earth the way an astronaut would see our planet from space.

If you need to measure wind speed and direction at a height of 10 km above the surface,the type of radar you would use is called:

What is a typical time-step for a numerical weather model?

A farmer is trying to determine which kind of seed he should plant.He consults a(n)________ in order to determine the length of his growing season and average rainfall in order to make the best choice.

Introduction to the Atmosphere

Heating Earths Surface and Atmosphere

Temperature

Moisture and Atmospheric Stability

Forms of Condensation and Precipitation

Air Pressure and Winds

Circulation of the Atmosphere

Air Masses

Weather Patterns

Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Air Pollution

The Changing Climate

World Climates

Optical Phenomena of the Atmosphere

Filters