Weather Forecasting Answers
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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.2
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Examine the weather map.
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Rain is expected in Billings.B
It will be cold in Atlanta.C
Miami will have sunny weather.D
Minneapolis will be stormy.3
Which pieces of information does the National Weather Service produce?
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simple mapsB
newspaper mapsC
long-range forecastsD
maps with isotherms4
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 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.6
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.7
Examine the air pressure map.
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isobarB
isothermC
radarD
humidity8
Which description refers to short-range forecasts?
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cover five days or lessB
do not require computersC
cover more than 10 daysD
impacted by butterfly effect9
How far in advance is weather forecasting most accurate?
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one weekB
one monthC
multiple yearsD
multiple months10
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 mapsDid you find these answers helpful?
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