Weather Forecasting Answers
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Which description is accurate regarding newspaper maps?
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are full of isobarsB
are simplified versions of complicated weather mapsC
are a good resource for long-range planningD
are used by meteorologists to create other maps2
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How is radar used to forecast weather?
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It shows areas of high and low pressure.B
It collects data in the upper atmosphere.C
It collects weather data as part of a network around the country.D
It locates and tracks storms, and follows the path of storm systems.3
Which tools do meteorologists use to collect data about the weather?
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satellitesB
weather frontsC
maps and chartsD
isolines4
Examine the weather map. The arrows are pointing to the line with triangles.
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a frontB
an isothermC
high windsD
high humidity5
What do weather maps display?
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weather stationsB
environmental eventsC
atmospheric conditionsD
mathematical equations6
Which type of forecast is impacted the most by the butterfly effect?
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automatedB
long-rangeC
next-dayD
short-range7
How far in advance is weather forecasting most accurate?
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one weekB
one monthC
multiple yearsD
multiple months8
Which tool enhances weather forecasts by enabling monitoring, which is necessary for predicting global weather and environmental events?
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mapB
satelliteC
weather balloonD
automated weather station9
Examine the weather map.
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air pressureB
temperaturesC
humidity levelsD
amount of precipitation10
What role does the Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) play in weather forecasting?
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It is a fleet of weather balloons.B
It is a system of radar sensors used to track storms.C
It is the nation's primary weather-observing network.D
It provides weather reports much like the National Weather Service.Did you find these answers helpful?
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