Question 1

What type of image allows meteorologists to distinguish between thick cold clouds and thin warm clouds?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What type of image allows meteorologists to...

Question 2

-What is the dew point represented on the station model shown above?

Accepted Answer

A)  75°F 
B)  - 20°C 
C)  69°F 
D)  69°C 
A)  75°F 
B)  - 20°C 
C)  69°F 
D)  69°C

Question 3

Precipitation usually occurs___________ of a cold front and _______ of a warm front.

Accepted Answer

A)  with the passage; after the passage 
B)  before the passage; after the passage 
C)  after the passage; with the passage 
D)  with the passage; before the passage 
A)  with the passage; after the passage 
B)  before the passage; after the passage 
C)  after the passage; with the passage 
D)  with the passage; before the passage

Question 4

Which of the following weather data are not always plotted in the same location with respect to the weather station?

Accepted Answer

A)  past weather 
B)  pressure tendency 
C)  cloud type 
D)  wind direction 
E)  barometric pressure 
A)  past weather 
B)  pressure tendency 
C)  cloud type 
D)  wind direction 
E)  barometric pressure

Question 5

The Northern Hemisphere polar jet stream migrates southward in winter and northward in summer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Weather analysis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting data. 
B)  compiling data. 
C)  prediction of future weather data. 
D)  plotting numerical data. 
E)  transmitting data. 
A)  collecting data. 
B)  compiling data. 
C)  prediction of future weather data. 
D)  plotting numerical data. 
E)  transmitting data.

Question 7

A person who disseminates forecasts without being a trained meteorologist is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  a weathercaster. 
B)  a forecast journalist. 
C)  a weather analyst. 
D)  a broadcast meteorologist. 
A)  a weathercaster. 
B)  a forecast journalist. 
C)  a weather analyst. 
D)  a broadcast meteorologist.

Question 8

When completing a forecast, what does a very low lifted index tell you?

Accepted Answer

A)  That the atmosphere is very unstable. 
B)  That rising air is not likely to reach the lifting condensation level (LCL). 
C)  That severe weather events are not likely to develop. 
D)  That the atmosphere is absolutely stable. 
A)  That the atmosphere is very unstable. 
B)  That rising air is not likely to reach the lifting condensation level (LCL). 
C)  That severe weather events are not likely to develop. 
D)  That the atmosphere is absolutely stable.

Question 9

Which of the following data are not plotted on a weather chart?

Accepted Answer

A)  dew- point temperature 
B)  solar radiation 
C)  sky cover 
D)  cloud height 
E)  temperature 
A)  dew- point temperature 
B)  solar radiation 
C)  sky cover 
D)  cloud height 
E)  temperature

Question 10

In order to make a forecast, the meteorologist must:

Accepted Answer

A)  run two models and calculate the average of the two predictions. 
B)  retrieve the model's results from NCEP and pass the exact results along to the public. 
C)  decide which model (s)he prefers and stick to it exclusively. 
D)  compare two models and factor in the biases and limitations that each model has. 
A)  run two models and calculate the average of the two predictions. 
B)  retrieve the model's results from NCEP and pass the exact results along to the public. 
C)  decide which model (s)he prefers and stick to it exclusively. 
D)  compare two models and factor in the biases and limitations that each model has.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What is deep atmospheric convection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Convection that is buried under a thick capping inversion layer. 
B)  Convection that does not begin until a very great height above the surface. 
C)  Convection that extends over a large geographic region. 
D)  Convection that begins near the ground and extends to the tropopause. 
A)  Convection that is buried under a thick capping inversion layer. 
B)  Convection that does not begin until a very great height above the surface. 
C)  Convection that extends over a large geographic region. 
D)  Convection that begins near the ground and extends to the tropopause.

Question 13

Which technique is used that attempts to match current conditions with similar well established patterns from the past?

Accepted Answer

A)  analog method 
B)  isotachs method 
C)  trend forecasting 
D)  persistence forecasting 
A)  analog method 
B)  isotachs method 
C)  trend forecasting 
D)  persistence forecasting

Question 14

________weather forecasting is an area that relies heavily on statistical averages obtained from past weather events (climatic data).

Accepted Answer

A)  Long range 
B)  Ensemble 
C)  Numerical 
D)  Persistence 
A)  Long range 
B)  Ensemble 
C)  Numerical 
D)  Persistence

Question 15

A rawinsonde is a type of radiosonde that is tracked by radar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Clouds and precipitation patterns are often clues to the position of a front.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Synoptic charts have isobars plotted at ________ millibar intervals.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  12 
D)  10 
E)  4 
A)  5 
B)  1 
C)  12 
D)  10 
E)  4

Question 18

Why is the pattern of upper- level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Surface pressure controls the wind aloft. 
B)  Jet streams aloft always lead to storms. 
C)  Rainfall at the surface corresponds to westerly flow aloft. 
D)  It strongly influences the development of surface storms. 
A)  Surface pressure controls the wind aloft. 
B)  Jet streams aloft always lead to storms. 
C)  Rainfall at the surface corresponds to westerly flow aloft. 
D)  It strongly influences the development of surface storms.

Question 19

The acronym NOAA stands for:

Accepted Answer

A)  Numerical Observation Assessment Association. 
B)  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
C)  National Observatory for Atmospheric Assessment. 
D)  Nightly Observation of Atmospheric Attributes. 
A)  Numerical Observation Assessment Association. 
B)  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. 
C)  National Observatory for Atmospheric Assessment. 
D)  Nightly Observation of Atmospheric Attributes.

Question 20

Geostationary satellites are usually centered over one pole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What type of image allows meteorologists to distinguish between thick cold clouds and thin warm clouds?

-What is the dew point represented on the station model shown above?

Precipitation usually occurs_____ of a cold front and _ of a warm front.

Which of the following weather data are not always plotted in the same location with respect to the weather station?

The Northern Hemisphere polar jet stream migrates southward in winter and northward in summer.

Weather analysis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A person who disseminates forecasts without being a trained meteorologist is known as:

When completing a forecast, what does a very low lifted index tell you?

Which of the following data are not plotted on a weather chart?

In order to make a forecast, the meteorologist must:

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

What is deep atmospheric convection?

Which technique is used that attempts to match current conditions with similar well established patterns from the past?

________weather forecasting is an area that relies heavily on statistical averages obtained from past weather events (climatic data).

A rawinsonde is a type of radiosonde that is tracked by radar.

Clouds and precipitation patterns are often clues to the position of a front.

Synoptic charts have isobars plotted at ________ millibar intervals.

Why is the pattern of upper- level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

The acronym NOAA stands for:

Geostationary satellites are usually centered over one pole.

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

What type of image allows meteorologists to distinguish between thick cold clouds and thin warm clouds?

-What is the dew point represented on the station model shown above?

Precipitation usually occurs___________ of a cold front and _______ of a warm front.

Which of the following weather data are not always plotted in the same location with respect to the weather station?

The Northern Hemisphere polar jet stream migrates southward in winter and northward in summer.

Weather analysis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A person who disseminates forecasts without being a trained meteorologist is known as:

When completing a forecast, what does a very low lifted index tell you?

Which of the following data are not plotted on a weather chart?

In order to make a forecast, the meteorologist must:

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

What is deep atmospheric convection?

Which technique is used that attempts to match current conditions with similar well established patterns from the past?

________weather forecasting is an area that relies heavily on statistical averages obtained from past weather events (climatic data).

A rawinsonde is a type of radiosonde that is tracked by radar.

Clouds and precipitation patterns are often clues to the position of a front.

Synoptic charts have isobars plotted at ________ millibar intervals.

Why is the pattern of upper- level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

The acronym NOAA stands for:

Geostationary satellites are usually centered over one pole.

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

Precipitation usually occurs_____ of a cold front and _ of a warm front.