Question 1

Airflow aloft is often illustrated with_____________ , lines of equal wind speed.

Accepted Answer

A)  isometers 
B)  isotachs 
C)  isobars 
D)  isovels 
A)  isometers 
B)  isotachs 
C)  isobars 
D)  isovels B

Question 2

The K- index can be used to predict the potential for flooding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In the United States, the governmental agency responsible for gathering and disseminating weather- related information is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  American Weather Association. 
B)  National Atmosphere Association. 
C)  American Meteorological Service. 
D)  National Weather Service. 
A)  American Weather Association. 
B)  National Atmosphere Association. 
C)  American Meteorological Service. 
D)  National Weather Service. D

Question 4

Nowcasting:

Accepted Answer

A)  makes little use of numerical data. 
B)  is primarily used for making long- range forecasts for large regions. 
C)  is not very useful for predicting thunderstorms and tornadoes. 
D)  makes extensive use of radar and geostationary satellites. 
A)  makes little use of numerical data. 
B)  is primarily used for making long- range forecasts for large regions. 
C)  is not very useful for predicting thunderstorms and tornadoes. 
D)  makes extensive use of radar and geostationary satellites.

Question 5

Infrared images are obtained from radiation emitted from objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

Accepted Answer

analog met

Question 8

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The word synoptic literally means:

Accepted Answer

A)  related to weather. 
B)  coincident in time. 
C)  bird- eyed. 
D)  of the same place. 
A)  related to weather. 
B)  coincident in time. 
C)  bird- eyed. 
D)  of the same place.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____________assume(s) that the weather occurring upstream will persist and move on to affect the area in its path.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

-The current sea level air pressure represented on the station model shown above is:

Accepted Answer

A)  910.5 mb. 
B)  969.0 mb. 
C)  1010.5 mb. 
D)  1020.0 mb. 
A)  910.5 mb. 
B)  969.0 mb. 
C)  1010.5 mb. 
D)  1020.0 mb.

Question 16

List three characteristics that are used to identify the location of a front on a synoptic weather chart.

Accepted Answer

Marked temperature changes, wi

Question 17

When upper- air flow produces large- amplitude troughs and a general _________flow, cold air moves southward and cyclonic activity dominates the weather. (Assume Northern Hemisphere.)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The measured data displayed on a synoptic chart were all measured at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Your local weather forecast is most likely provided by the (a):

Accepted Answer

A)  National Hurricane Center. 
B)  National Meteorological Center. 
C)  National Severe Storm Forecast Center. 
D)  Weather Forecast Office. 
A)  National Hurricane Center. 
B)  National Meteorological Center. 
C)  National Severe Storm Forecast Center. 
D)  Weather Forecast Office.

Question 20

An ensemble forecast is produced by:

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly altering the underlying assumptions of a numerical model each time it is run. 
B)  collecting the professional opinions of a group of meteorologists. 
C)  combining the results from several different numerical models into one forecast. 
D)  running one model several times with slightly different initial conditions. 
A)  slightly altering the underlying assumptions of a numerical model each time it is run. 
B)  collecting the professional opinions of a group of meteorologists. 
C)  combining the results from several different numerical models into one forecast. 
D)  running one model several times with slightly different initial conditions.

Airflow aloft is often illustrated with_____________ , lines of equal wind speed.

The K- index can be used to predict the potential for flooding.

In the United States, the governmental agency responsible for gathering and disseminating weather- related information is the:

Nowcasting:

Infrared images are obtained from radiation emitted from objects.

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

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

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

The word synoptic literally means:

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

_____________assume(s) that the weather occurring upstream will persist and move on to affect the area in its path.

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

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

-The current sea level air pressure represented on the station model shown above is:

List three characteristics that are used to identify the location of a front on a synoptic weather chart.

When upper- air flow produces large- amplitude troughs and a general _________flow, cold air moves southward and cyclonic activity dominates the weather. (Assume Northern Hemisphere.)

The measured data displayed on a synoptic chart were all measured at the same time.

Your local weather forecast is most likely provided by the (a):

An ensemble forecast is produced by:

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

Airflow aloft is often illustrated with_____________ , lines of equal wind speed.

The K- index can be used to predict the potential for flooding.

In the United States, the governmental agency responsible for gathering and disseminating weather- related information is the:

Nowcasting:

Infrared images are obtained from radiation emitted from objects.

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

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

Synoptic weather maps display weather data that:

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

The word synoptic literally means:

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

_____________assume(s) that the weather occurring upstream will persist and move on to affect the area in its path.

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

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

-The current sea level air pressure represented on the station model shown above is:

List three characteristics that are used to identify the location of a front on a synoptic weather chart.

When upper- air flow produces large- amplitude troughs and a general _________flow, cold air moves southward and cyclonic activity dominates the weather. (Assume Northern Hemisphere.)

The measured data displayed on a synoptic chart were all measured at the same time.

Your local weather forecast is most likely provided by the (a):

An ensemble forecast is produced by:

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