Question 1

Describe in detail the three phases of numerical forecasting.

Accepted Answer

The three phases include analysis,predic

Question 2

Describe how radar images are obtained and the types of information they give.

Accepted Answer

Radar observes the internal cloud condit

Question 3

All of the following statements about forecast quality are true,except

Accepted Answer

A) it is not affected by forecast skill. 
B) it is related to forecast accuracy. 
C) it takes into account forecast bias. 
D) it takes into account the agreement between prediction and reality. 
A) it is not affected by forecast skill. 
B) it is related to forecast accuracy. 
C) it takes into account forecast bias. 
D) it takes into account the agreement between prediction and reality.

Question 4

Surface maps show all of the following,except

Accepted Answer

A) precipitation amounts. 
B) warm fronts. 
C) sea level pressure distribution. 
D) areas of high and low pressure. 
A) precipitation amounts. 
B) warm fronts. 
C) sea level pressure distribution. 
D) areas of high and low pressure.

Question 5

________ forecasting uses sophisticated computer programs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ forecasting uses sophisticated computer programs....

Question 6

Describe the construction and problems of medium-range forecasts.Include discussion of ensemble forecasting and the role of chaos.

Accepted Answer

One such system is the Global Forecast S

Question 7

The most valuable tool for the weather forecaster is the

Accepted Answer

A) barometer. 
B) right numerical model. 
C) right analog model. 
D) weather map. 
A) barometer. 
B) right numerical model. 
C) right analog model. 
D) weather map.

Question 8

Numerical forecast models predict ________ weather phenomena using

Accepted Answer

A) parameterizations 
B) assumptions 
C) bias 
D) the K-index 
A) parameterizations 
B) assumptions 
C) bias 
D) the K-index

Question 9

In the United States,the most important reason for the increased capacity to analyze weather has been

Accepted Answer

A) increased government funding for research. 
B) improvement in technology. 
C) better knowledge of meteorology. 
D) more complete information on surface weather conditions. 
A) increased government funding for research. 
B) improvement in technology. 
C) better knowledge of meteorology. 
D) more complete information on surface weather conditions.

Question 10

Upper level charts

Accepted Answer

A) show areas of general planetary level flow. 
B) are used by airlines to calculate fuel consumption. 
C) provide the general guidance for surface weather systems. 
D) All of the other answer options are correct. 
A) show areas of general planetary level flow. 
B) are used by airlines to calculate fuel consumption. 
C) provide the general guidance for surface weather systems. 
D) All of the other answer options are correct.

Question 11

A persistence forecast for temperature in Montreal on the following morning would be

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A) temperature -13, dew point -16. 
B) temperature -16, dew point -13. 
C) temperature -8, dew point -19. 
D) temperature -19, dew point -8. 
A) temperature -13, dew point -16. 
B) temperature -16, dew point -13. 
C) temperature -8, dew point -19. 
D) temperature -19, dew point -8.

Question 12

Climatological forecasts

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A) require knowledge of local and regional weather conditions at the time the forecast is made. 
B) require knowledge of both local and regional weather conditions the day before the forecast is made. 
C) require knowledge of local weather conditions in previous years. 
D) require knowledge of regional weather conditions in previous years. 
A) require knowledge of local and regional weather conditions at the time the forecast is made. 
B) require knowledge of both local and regional weather conditions the day before the forecast is made. 
C) require knowledge of local weather conditions in previous years. 
D) require knowledge of regional weather conditions in previous years.

Question 13

To identify jet streams in the winter,a meteorologist would examine a ________ map.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To identify jet streams in the winter,a...

Question 14

The present weather depicted by this station model is

Accepted Answer

A) light snow. 
B) light rain. 
C) moderate rain. 
D) heavy rain. 
A) light snow. 
B) light rain. 
C) moderate rain. 
D) heavy rain.

Question 15

Satellite ________ are made from longwave radiation that is emitted from below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Satellite ________ are made from longwave radiation...

Question 16

________ forecasts are forecasts in which the chance of some event is stated.

Accepted Answer

A) Qualitative 
B) Quantitative 
C) Short range 
D) Probability 
A) Qualitative 
B) Quantitative 
C) Short range 
D) Probability

Question 17

A(n)________ is used to measure atmospheric conditions above the surface.

Accepted Answer

A) radiosonde 
B) ASOS unit 
C) AWIPS station 
D) ensemble forecast 
A) radiosonde 
B) ASOS unit 
C) AWIPS station 
D) ensemble forecast

Question 18

Which of the following best gives the weather forecaster a three-dimensional view of the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

A) thermodynamic diagrams 
B) the 500mb chart 
C) the surface map 
D) Doppler radar images 
A) thermodynamic diagrams 
B) the 500mb chart 
C) the surface map 
D) Doppler radar images

Question 19

A forecaster that consistently overpredicts the daily high temperature has

Accepted Answer

A) a forecast bias and a mean absolute forecast error larger than zero. 
B) a forecast bias and no mean absolute forecast error. 
C) no forecast bias and a mean absolute forecast error larger than zero. 
D) no forecast bias and no mean absolute forecast error. 
A) a forecast bias and a mean absolute forecast error larger than zero. 
B) a forecast bias and no mean absolute forecast error. 
C) no forecast bias and a mean absolute forecast error larger than zero. 
D) no forecast bias and no mean absolute forecast error.

Question 20

Probability forecasts

Accepted Answer

A) are nothing more than quantified guesses. 
B) are totally worthless for operational work. 
C) are useful in that they give the forecaster an "out" in case the forecast is bad. 
D) are useful in that they give the operational customer an idea of how often one can expect certain atmospheric conditions to occur. 
A) are nothing more than quantified guesses. 
B) are totally worthless for operational work. 
C) are useful in that they give the forecaster an "out" in case the forecast is bad. 
D) are useful in that they give the operational customer an idea of how often one can expect certain atmospheric conditions to occur.

Describe in detail the three phases of numerical forecasting.

Describe how radar images are obtained and the types of information they give.

All of the following statements about forecast quality are true,except

Surface maps show all of the following,except

________ forecasting uses sophisticated computer programs.

Describe the construction and problems of medium-range forecasts.Include discussion of ensemble forecasting and the role of chaos.

The most valuable tool for the weather forecaster is the

Numerical forecast models predict ________ weather phenomena using

In the United States,the most important reason for the increased capacity to analyze weather has been

Upper level charts

A persistence forecast for temperature in Montreal on the following morning would be

Climatological forecasts

To identify jet streams in the winter,a meteorologist would examine a ________ map.

The present weather depicted by this station model is

Satellite ________ are made from longwave radiation that is emitted from below.

________ forecasts are forecasts in which the chance of some event is stated.

A(n)________ is used to measure atmospheric conditions above the surface.

Which of the following best gives the weather forecaster a three-dimensional view of the atmosphere?

A forecaster that consistently overpredicts the daily high temperature has

Probability forecasts

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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Exam 13: Weather Forecasting and Analysis

Describe in detail the three phases of numerical forecasting.

Describe how radar images are obtained and the types of information they give.

All of the following statements about forecast quality are true,except

Surface maps show all of the following,except

________ forecasting uses sophisticated computer programs.

Describe the construction and problems of medium-range forecasts.Include discussion of ensemble forecasting and the role of chaos.

The most valuable tool for the weather forecaster is the

Numerical forecast models predict ________ weather phenomena using

In the United States,the most important reason for the increased capacity to analyze weather has been

Upper level charts

A persistence forecast for temperature in Montreal on the following morning would be

Climatological forecasts

To identify jet streams in the winter,a meteorologist would examine a ________ map.

The present weather depicted by this station model is

Satellite ________ are made from longwave radiation that is emitted from below.

________ forecasts are forecasts in which the chance of some event is stated.

A(n)________ is used to measure atmospheric conditions above the surface.

Which of the following best gives the weather forecaster a three-dimensional view of the atmosphere?

A forecaster that consistently overpredicts the daily high temperature has

Probability forecasts

Energy and Mass

Solar Radiation and the Seasons

Energy Balance and Temperature

Atmospheric Pressure and Wind

Atmospheric Moisture

Cloud Development and Forms

Precipitation Processes

Atmospheric Circulation and Pressure Distributions

Air Masses and Fronts

Midlatitude Cyclones

Lightning, thunder, and Tornadoes

Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Human Effects on the Atmosphere

Earths Climates

Climate Changes: Past and Future

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