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QuizMultiple Choice

Weather Forecasting

Question 20 • RMA FL-2001310-Earth/Space Science Semester 2

Which description refers to short-range forecasts?

Answer
A
cover five days or less
B
do not require computers
C
cover more than 10 days
D
impacted by butterfly effect

Explanation

Short-range forecasts predict conditions over a relatively brief period, typically five days or less. Forecasts covering more than 10 days are long-range, and computers are commonly used for forecasting. The butterfly effect is a broader challenge in predicting weather, not the defining description of a short-range forecast.

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