Weather Forecasting Answers
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Which tools do meteorologists use to collect data about the weather?
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satellitesB
weather frontsC
maps and chartsD
isolines2
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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
Examine the weather map. The arrows are pointing to the line with triangles.
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a frontB
an isothermC
high windsD
high humidity4
How far in advance is weather forecasting most accurate?
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one weekB
one monthC
multiple yearsD
multiple months5
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
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 effect7
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.8
Examine the weather map.
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air pressureB
temperaturesC
humidity levelsD
amount of precipitation9
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 station10
What do weather maps display?
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weather stationsB
environmental eventsC
atmospheric conditionsD
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