Question 1

Upper-air maps are commonly drawn for all the following pressures,except:

Accepted Answer

A) 500 millibars. 
B) 700 millibars. 
C) 200 millibars. 
D) 850 millibars. 
E) 1000 millibars. 
A) 500 millibars. 
B) 700 millibars. 
C) 200 millibars. 
D) 850 millibars. 
E) 1000 millibars.

Question 2

Oceans are less likely than land masses to be monitored for weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The winds at the ________ level are the steering mechanism for air mass thunderstorms.

Accepted Answer

A) 850-mb 
B) 700-mb 
C) 500-mb 
D) 300-mb 
A) 850-mb 
B) 700-mb 
C) 500-mb 
D) 300-mb

Question 4

The TIROS 1 was the first weather satellite launched into space.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Larger north-south temperature contrasts occur in summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

________ predict(s)that future weather will be the same as the present weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) The analog method 
B) Persistence forecasts 
C) Trend forecasting 
D) Nowcasting 
A) The analog method 
B) Persistence forecasts 
C) Trend forecasting 
D) Nowcasting

Question 7

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

Accepted Answer

A) show multiple levels of the atmosphere on the same chart. 
B) were measured at the same time. 
C) were measured at the same place. 
D) were measured by a satellite. 
E) were calculated by a mathematical model. 
A) show multiple levels of the atmosphere on the same chart. 
B) were measured at the same time. 
C) were measured at the same place. 
D) were measured by a satellite. 
E) were calculated by a mathematical model.

Question 8

The measured data written on a synoptic chart is data that was all measured at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The development of large,fast computers has allowed this method of weather prediction to become useful.

Accepted Answer

A) nowcasting 
B) numerical 
C) persistence 
D) analog 
A) nowcasting 
B) numerical 
C) persistence 
D) analog

Question 10

Statistical methods are most commonly used to predict one aspect of the weather.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following rely on the fact that gases of the atmosphere obey a number of known physical principles to predict the future state of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) numerical weather prediction 
B) statistical methods 
C) trend forecasting 
D) persistence forecasting 
A) numerical weather prediction 
B) statistical methods 
C) trend forecasting 
D) persistence forecasting

Question 12

When the upper-air exhibits a general ________ flow,cyclonic systems tend to move through quickly,creating rapidly changing weather conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) West to South 
B) North to South 
C) North to East 
D) West to East 
A) West to South 
B) North to South 
C) North to East 
D) West to East

Question 13

Successful short term forecasts (a few hours)can often be made using this method of prediction.

Accepted Answer

A) analog forecasting 
B) climatological forecasting 
C) upper-wave forecasting 
D) probability forecasting 
E) persistence forecasting 
A) analog forecasting 
B) climatological forecasting 
C) upper-wave forecasting 
D) probability forecasting 
E) persistence forecasting

Question 14

Weather forecasters have the primary responsibility for making synoptic charts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

All satellites have the disadvantage that their orbits place them very far (over 20,000 miles)above the earth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Upper-air maps are commonly drawn for all the following pressures,except:

Oceans are less likely than land masses to be monitored for weather conditions.

The winds at the ________ level are the steering mechanism for air mass thunderstorms.

The TIROS 1 was the first weather satellite launched into space.

Larger north-south temperature contrasts occur in summer.

________ predict(s)that future weather will be the same as the present weather conditions.

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

The measured data written on a synoptic chart is data that was all measured at the same time.

The development of large,fast computers has allowed this method of weather prediction to become useful.

Statistical methods are most commonly used to predict one aspect of the weather.

Which of the following rely on the fact that gases of the atmosphere obey a number of known physical principles to predict the future state of the atmosphere?

When the upper-air exhibits a general ________ flow,cyclonic systems tend to move through quickly,creating rapidly changing weather conditions.

Successful short term forecasts (a few hours)can often be made using this method of prediction.

Weather forecasters have the primary responsibility for making synoptic charts.

All satellites have the disadvantage that their orbits place them very far (over 20,000 miles)above the earth.

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

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Exam 12: Weather Analysis and Forecasting

Upper-air maps are commonly drawn for all the following pressures,except:

Oceans are less likely than land masses to be monitored for weather conditions.

The winds at the ________ level are the steering mechanism for air mass thunderstorms.

The TIROS 1 was the first weather satellite launched into space.

Larger north-south temperature contrasts occur in summer.

________ predict(s)that future weather will be the same as the present weather conditions.

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

The measured data written on a synoptic chart is data that was all measured at the same time.

The development of large,fast computers has allowed this method of weather prediction to become useful.

Statistical methods are most commonly used to predict one aspect of the weather.

Which of the following rely on the fact that gases of the atmosphere obey a number of known physical principles to predict the future state of the atmosphere?

When the upper-air exhibits a general ________ flow,cyclonic systems tend to move through quickly,creating rapidly changing weather conditions.

Successful short term forecasts (a few hours)can often be made using this method of prediction.

Weather forecasters have the primary responsibility for making synoptic charts.

All satellites have the disadvantage that their orbits place them very far (over 20,000 miles)above the earth.

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