Question 1

What are some of the ways that Doppler radar can be used in weather forecasting?

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Question 2

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

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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 3

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as

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

Question 4

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

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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 5

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

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Question 6

List some of the factors that affect the accuracy of atmospheric models.

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Question 7

A comma cloud is

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A)  an organized band of clouds that looks like a comma on a satellite photograph. 
B)  a large cumulonimbus cloud whose anvil is in the shape of a comma. 
C)  a high wispy cirrus cloud that takes on the shape of a comma. 
D)  the spiraling arms of a hurricane. 
E)  a band of high cirrus clouds blown by the jet stream. 
A)  an organized band of clouds that looks like a comma on a satellite photograph. 
B)  a large cumulonimbus cloud whose anvil is in the shape of a comma. 
C)  a high wispy cirrus cloud that takes on the shape of a comma. 
D)  the spiraling arms of a hurricane. 
E)  a band of high cirrus clouds blown by the jet stream.

Question 8

About how far apart do you think weather observing stations should be in order to accurately depict a middle latitude storm and to be able to forecast the storm's movement?

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The optimal spacing of weather observing

Question 9

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?

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Question 10

A forecast of "chance of precipitation" means

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A)  the probability of precipitation is between 0 and 20 percent. 
B)  the probability of precipitation is between 30 and 50 percent. 
C)  the probability of precipitation is between 60 and 70 percent. 
D)  the probability of precipitation is greater than 80 percent. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the probability of precipitation is between 0 and 20 percent. 
B)  the probability of precipitation is between 30 and 50 percent. 
C)  the probability of precipitation is between 60 and 70 percent. 
D)  the probability of precipitation is greater than 80 percent. 
E)  none of the above

Question 11

By examining a surface map,the movement of a surface low pressure area can be predicted based upon the

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A)  orientation of the isobars in the warm sector. 
B)  region of greatest pressure decrease. 
C)  movement during the previous 6 hours. 
D)  all of the above 
A)  orientation of the isobars in the warm sector. 
B)  region of greatest pressure decrease. 
C)  movement during the previous 6 hours. 
D)  all of the above

Question 12

A weather watch would probably be issued for which of the following conditions?

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A)  There is a chance for tornadoes tomorrow. 
B)  Presently,extremely high winds are occurring at mountain summits. 
C)  A tornado has been sighted at the outskirts of town. 
D)  Heavy snow has been falling over the forecast area. 
A)  There is a chance for tornadoes tomorrow. 
B)  Presently,extremely high winds are occurring at mountain summits. 
C)  A tornado has been sighted at the outskirts of town. 
D)  Heavy snow has been falling over the forecast area.

Question 13

The principle that "surface weather systems tend to move in the same direction and at approximately the same speed as they have been moving" forms the basis of which type of forecasting method?

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A)  persistence forecast 
B)  analogue method 
C)  steady-state forecast 
D)  ensemble forecast 
A)  persistence forecast 
B)  analogue method 
C)  steady-state forecast 
D)  ensemble forecast

Question 14

Lines connecting points of equal pressure change are called

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A)  isobars. 
B)  isograds. 
C)  contours. 
D)  isotherms. 
E)  isallobars. 
A)  isobars. 
B)  isograds. 
C)  contours. 
D)  isotherms. 
E)  isallobars.

Question 15

If you wanted to make a persistence forecast of minimum and maximum temperatures for a particular city,which type of chart would be most helpful?

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A)  surface chart 
B)  meteogram 
C)  500 mb chart 
D)  adiabatic chart 
E)  Doppler radar display 
A)  surface chart 
B)  meteogram 
C)  500 mb chart 
D)  adiabatic chart 
E)  Doppler radar display

Question 16

A blocking high is

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A)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that changes location quickly. 
B)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days. 
C)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that produces torrential rains. 
A)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that changes location quickly. 
B)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that persists in the same location for many days. 
C)  a high pressure system and accompanying ridge that produces torrential rains.

Question 17

The National Weather Service system of watches,warnings,and advisories generally don't address weather conditions which limit visibility.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Predicting the weather by weather types employs which forecasting method?

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A)  probability 
B)  steady-state 
C)  analogue 
D)  persistence 
E)  guess 
A)  probability 
B)  steady-state 
C)  analogue 
D)  persistence 
E)  guess

Question 19

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

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Clouds play a significant role in the Ea

Question 20

Warm advection is most likely to occur

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A)  in the center of a cut-off low. 
B)  from the surface up to the 500 mb level ahead of an advancing warm front. 
C)  behind a cold front. 
D)  where the winds back with height. 
E)  on the western side of a shortwave trough at the 500 mb level. 
A)  in the center of a cut-off low. 
B)  from the surface up to the 500 mb level ahead of an advancing warm front. 
C)  behind a cold front. 
D)  where the winds back with height. 
E)  on the western side of a shortwave trough at the 500 mb level.

What are some of the ways that Doppler radar can be used in weather forecasting?

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

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as

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

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

List some of the factors that affect the accuracy of atmospheric models.

A comma cloud is

About how far apart do you think weather observing stations should be in order to accurately depict a middle latitude storm and to be able to forecast the storm's movement?

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?

A forecast of "chance of precipitation" means

By examining a surface map,the movement of a surface low pressure area can be predicted based upon the

A weather watch would probably be issued for which of the following conditions?

The principle that "surface weather systems tend to move in the same direction and at approximately the same speed as they have been moving" forms the basis of which type of forecasting method?

Lines connecting points of equal pressure change are called

If you wanted to make a persistence forecast of minimum and maximum temperatures for a particular city,which type of chart would be most helpful?

A blocking high is

The National Weather Service system of watches,warnings,and advisories generally don't address weather conditions which limit visibility.

Predicting the weather by weather types employs which forecasting method?

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

Warm advection is most likely to occur

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What are some of the ways that Doppler radar can be used in weather forecasting?

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

The forecasting of weather by a computer is known as

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

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

List some of the factors that affect the accuracy of atmospheric models.

A comma cloud is

About how far apart do you think weather observing stations should be in order to accurately depict a middle latitude storm and to be able to forecast the storm's movement?

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?

A forecast of "chance of precipitation" means

By examining a surface map,the movement of a surface low pressure area can be predicted based upon the

A weather watch would probably be issued for which of the following conditions?

The principle that "surface weather systems tend to move in the same direction and at approximately the same speed as they have been moving" forms the basis of which type of forecasting method?

Lines connecting points of equal pressure change are called

If you wanted to make a persistence forecast of minimum and maximum temperatures for a particular city,which type of chart would be most helpful?

A blocking high is

The National Weather Service system of watches,warnings,and advisories generally don't address weather conditions which limit visibility.

Predicting the weather by weather types employs which forecasting method?

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

Warm advection is most likely to occur

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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