Question 1

Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)measure

Accepted Answer

A)  wind speed and direction. 
B)  temperature and dew point. 
C)  air pressure. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  wind speed and direction. 
B)  temperature and dew point. 
C)  air pressure. 
D)  all of the above D

Question 2

A long-range forecast is a forecast that extends beyond about

Accepted Answer

A)  8.5 years. 
B)  8.5 months. 
C)  8.5 weeks. 
D)  8.5 days. 
A)  8.5 years. 
B)  8.5 months. 
C)  8.5 weeks. 
D)  8.5 days. D

Question 3

List some of the ways that you can predict the future movement of surface middle latitude storms.

Accepted Answer

1. Use weather forecasting models: Meteorologists use advanced computer models to simulate the behavior of surface middle latitude storms based on current atmospheric conditions. These models take into account factors such as temperature, pressure, and wind patterns to predict the future movement of storms.

2. Analyze satellite imagery: Satellite imagery provides valuable information about the structure and movement of surface middle latitude storms. By analyzing cloud patterns, temperature gradients, and other atmospheric features, meteorologists can make predictions about the future track of these storms.

3. Consider historical data: Studying past middle latitude storm patterns can provide insight into potential future movements. By analyzing historical storm tracks and the atmospheric conditions that influenced them, meteorologists can make educated predictions about where future storms may go.

4. Monitor atmospheric conditions: Changes in temperature, pressure, and wind patterns can influence the movement of surface middle latitude storms. By closely monitoring these atmospheric conditions, meteorologists can make predictions about the future trajectory of storms.

5. Use radar and weather observations: Radar and weather observations provide real-time data on the current location and movement of surface middle latitude storms. By analyzing this data, meteorologists can make predictions about where the storms are likely to go next.

Overall, predicting the future movement of surface middle latitude storms involves a combination of advanced technology, historical analysis, and real-time observations to make informed forecasts.

Question 4

Describe four different types of weather forecasting methods and give an example of each.

Accepted Answer

1) Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP): N

Question 5

When making a forecast,a meteorologist typically examines

Accepted Answer

A)  surface charts. 
B)  upper-air charts. 
C)  radar displays. 
D)  satellite imagery. 
E)  all of the above 
A)  surface charts. 
B)  upper-air charts. 
C)  radar displays. 
D)  satellite imagery. 
E)  all of the above

Question 6

Which weather advisory is issued when falling or blowing snow and winds of at least 35 miles per hour restrict visibility to less than 1/4 mile for several hours?

Accepted Answer

A)  tornado warning 
B)  hurricane warning 
C)  snow advisory 
D)  blizzard warning 
A)  tornado warning 
B)  hurricane warning 
C)  snow advisory 
D)  blizzard warning

Question 7

Suppose there are two cloud layers above you.The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly direction,while the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction.From this observation you conclude that the wind is ____ with height and ____ advection is occurring between the cloud layers.

Accepted Answer

A)  backing,cold 
B)  backing,warm 
C)  veering,cold 
D)  veering,warm 
A)  backing,cold 
B)  backing,warm 
C)  veering,cold 
D)  veering,warm

Question 8

For a forecast to show skill it must

Accepted Answer

A)  be better than one based on persistence or climatology. 
B)  be accurate to within 2 C of the predicted temperature. 
C)  be accurate for over more than 90 percent of the forecast area. 
D)  use the analogue method of forecasting. 
E)  use a probability. 
A)  be better than one based on persistence or climatology. 
B)  be accurate to within 2 C of the predicted temperature. 
C)  be accurate for over more than 90 percent of the forecast area. 
D)  use the analogue method of forecasting. 
E)  use a probability.

Question 9

A weather forecast for the immediate future that employs the trend method is called

Accepted Answer

A)  nowcasting. 
B)  extrapolation. 
C)  first order forecast. 
D)  linear forecast. 
A)  nowcasting. 
B)  extrapolation. 
C)  first order forecast. 
D)  linear forecast.

Question 10

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago.  
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1.The storm system will apparently move toward the

Accepted Answer

A)  northeast. 
B)  east. 
C)  southeast. 
D)  northwest 
A)  northeast. 
B)  east. 
C)  southeast. 
D)  northwest

Question 11

The least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the future during changeable weather conditions is usually the

Accepted Answer

A)  trend method. 
B)  persistence forecast. 
C)  analogue method. 
D)  prediction by weather types. 
E)  numerical weather prediction. 
A)  trend method. 
B)  persistence forecast. 
C)  analogue method. 
D)  prediction by weather types. 
E)  numerical weather prediction.

Question 12

Suppose it is warm and raining,and a cold front is moving toward your location.Directly behind the cold front,it is cold and snowing.Still further behind the front,the weather is cold and clearing.If the front is scheduled to pass your area in 6 hours,a persistence forecast for your area for 12 hours from now would be

Accepted Answer

A)  cold and snowing. 
B)  cold and clearing. 
C)  cold and cloudy. 
D)  warm and raining. 
E)  not enough information on which to base a forecast 
A)  cold and snowing. 
B)  cold and clearing. 
C)  cold and cloudy. 
D)  warm and raining. 
E)  not enough information on which to base a forecast

Question 13

Which below is not a condition associated with an omega high?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is in the shape of the Greek letter "omega." 
B)  It is known as a "blocking high." 
C)  It forms when the flow aloft is zonal. 
D)  It tends to persist in the same geographic area for many days. 
A)  It is in the shape of the Greek letter "omega." 
B)  It is known as a "blocking high." 
C)  It forms when the flow aloft is zonal. 
D)  It tends to persist in the same geographic area for many days.

Question 14

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago.  
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1.At which of the 4 positions would you expect to hear the following 12-hour forecast: "Partly cloudy and continued warm through this afternoon and evening"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 15

Modern computer forecasting models have increasingly smaller grid spacing.This presents which of the following problems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesoscale weather features can be predicted. 
B)  Small-scale weather features can be resolved by the models. 
C)  Many more computations are needed. 
D)  none of the above 
A)  Mesoscale weather features can be predicted. 
B)  Small-scale weather features can be resolved by the models. 
C)  Many more computations are needed. 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago.  
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1.At which of the 4 positions would you expect to hear the following 12-hour forecast: "Clearing and colder today with continued rising pressures"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 17

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago.  
-Refer to Exhibit 13-1.At which of the 4 positions would you expect to hear the following 12-hour forecast: "Cloudy and cold this morning with snow this afternoon and tonight"?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 18

Describe the data and tools that a meteorologist assembles prior to making a weather forecast.

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

A weather warning indicates that

Accepted Answer

A)  the atmospheric conditions are favorable for hazardous weather over a particular region. 
B)  hazardous weather is either imminent or occurring within the forecast area. 
C)  hazardous weather is likely to occur within the forecast area during the next 24 hours. 
D)  hazardous weather is frequently observed in a particular region. 
A)  the atmospheric conditions are favorable for hazardous weather over a particular region. 
B)  hazardous weather is either imminent or occurring within the forecast area. 
C)  hazardous weather is likely to occur within the forecast area during the next 24 hours. 
D)  hazardous weather is frequently observed in a particular region.

Question 20

____________ tend to steer the movement of surface pressure systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cumulus clouds 
B)  Doppler radar 
C)  Winds aloft 
D)  Ensemble forecasts 
A)  Cumulus clouds 
B)  Doppler radar 
C)  Winds aloft 
D)  Ensemble forecasts

Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)measure

A long-range forecast is a forecast that extends beyond about

List some of the ways that you can predict the future movement of surface middle latitude storms.

Describe four different types of weather forecasting methods and give an example of each.

When making a forecast,a meteorologist typically examines

Which weather advisory is issued when falling or blowing snow and winds of at least 35 miles per hour restrict visibility to less than 1/4 mile for several hours?

Suppose there are two cloud layers above you.The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly direction,while the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction.From this observation you conclude that the wind is with height and advection is occurring between the cloud layers.

For a forecast to show skill it must

A weather forecast for the immediate future that employs the trend method is called

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago. -Refer to Exhibit 13-1.The storm system will apparently move toward the

The least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the future during changeable weather conditions is usually the

Which below is not a condition associated with an omega high?

Modern computer forecasting models have increasingly smaller grid spacing.This presents which of the following problems?

Describe the data and tools that a meteorologist assembles prior to making a weather forecast.

A weather warning indicates that

____________ tend to steer the movement of surface pressure systems.

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Exam 13: Weather Forecasting

Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS)measure

A long-range forecast is a forecast that extends beyond about

List some of the ways that you can predict the future movement of surface middle latitude storms.

Describe four different types of weather forecasting methods and give an example of each.

When making a forecast,a meteorologist typically examines

Which weather advisory is issued when falling or blowing snow and winds of at least 35 miles per hour restrict visibility to less than 1/4 mile for several hours?

Suppose there are two cloud layers above you.The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly direction,while the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction.From this observation you conclude that the wind is ____ with height and ____ advection is occurring between the cloud layers.

For a forecast to show skill it must

A weather forecast for the immediate future that employs the trend method is called

Exhibit 13-1Use the following illustration of a middle latitude cyclone.The dashed lines show the positions of the fronts 6 hours ago. -Refer to Exhibit 13-1.The storm system will apparently move toward the

The least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the future during changeable weather conditions is usually the

Which below is not a condition associated with an omega high?

Modern computer forecasting models have increasingly smaller grid spacing.This presents which of the following problems?

Describe the data and tools that a meteorologist assembles prior to making a weather forecast.

A weather warning indicates that

____________ tend to steer the movement of surface pressure systems.

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 and Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Earths Changing Climate

Global Climate

Air Pollution

Light, Color, and Atmospheric Optics

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Suppose there are two cloud layers above you.The lower cloud layer is moving from a westerly direction,while the higher cloud layer is moving from a northwesterly direction.From this observation you conclude that the wind is with height and advection is occurring between the cloud layers.