Weather Forecasting Answers
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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.2
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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
How far in advance is weather forecasting most accurate?
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one weekB
one monthC
multiple yearsD
multiple months5
How are computers used in producing weather forecasts?
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They compile data from multiple instruments.B
They collect air temperature and air pressure data.C
They eliminate the need for human meteorologists.D
They transmit data on developing weather systems from space.6
Examine the weather map. The arrows are pointing to the line with triangles.
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a frontB
an isothermC
high windsD
high humidity7
What do isotherms show?
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points of equal humidityB
points of equal wind speedC
points of equal air pressureD
points of equal temperature8
Which type of forecast is impacted the most by the butterfly effect?
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automatedB
long-rangeC
next-dayD
short-range9
Examine the air pressure map.
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isobarB
isothermC
radarD
humidity10
Which pieces of information does the National Weather Service produce?
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simple mapsB
newspaper mapsC
long-range forecastsD
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