Question 1

The forecasts for local and regional weather are produced by:

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A)  Weather Forecast Offices.
B)  National Cyclone Center.
C)  State Weather Forecast Offices.
D)  National Centers for Environmental Prediction.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following weather data is not always plotted in the same location with respect to the weather station?

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A)  cloud type
B)  past weather
C)  barometric pressure
D)  pressure tendency
E)  wind directionF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

In numerical weather prediction,what is the hydrostatic equation used to describe?

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A)  changes in atmospheric density
B)  vertical motion in the atmosphere
C)  the impacts of changing temperature
D)  horizontal advectionE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Why is the pattern of upper-level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

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A)  Rainfall at the surface corresponds to westerly flow aloft.
B)  It strongly influences the development of surface storms.
C)  Surface pressure controls the wind aloft.
D)  Jet streams aloft always lead to storms.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 5

What type of image allows meteorologists to distinguish between thick cold clouds and thin warm clouds?

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Question 6

On a surface-level synoptic weather chart,a front is often identified by zones that exhibit:

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A)  a strong jet stream.
B)  clear skies.
C)  gradual changes in pressure.
D)  abrupt changes in temperature,humidity,and wind direction.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Only 50 nations are involved in the World Meteorological Organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

One of the primary uses for a 500-mb map is:

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A)  to estimate surface air temperature.
B)  to predict surface wind speeds.
C)  to determine the speed and direction of motion for a mid-latitude cyclone.
D)  to monitor the position of the polar jet stream.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

The job of collecting,compiling and displaying weather data is done by:

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A)  a weather prognostic.
B)  a weather forecaster.
C)  a weather reporter.
D)  a weather analyst.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

________ assume(s) that the weather occurring upstream will persist and move on to affect the area in its path.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trend forecasting
B)  Nowcasting
C)  The analog method
D)  Persistence forecastsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

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Question 12

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman,Oklahoma,maintains a constant vigil for:

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A)  snow storms.
B)  hurricanes and tropical storms.
C)  floods and flash floods.
D)  thunderstorms and tornadoes.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Infrared images are obtained from radiation emitted from objects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

-What is the dew point represented on the station model shown above?

Accepted Answer

A)  -20°C
B)  75°F
C)  69°F
D)  69°CE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Weather analysis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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A)  plotting numerical data.
B)  collecting data.
C)  compiling data.
D)  transmitting data.
E)  prediction of future weather data.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

Airflow aloft is often illustrated with ________,lines of equal wind speed.

Accepted Answer

A)  isotachs
B)  isobars
C)  isovels
D)  isometersE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

The path that cyclonic storms follow (storm track) is usually farther to the south during:

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A)  nighttime.
B)  autumn.
C)  summer.
D)  winter.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

-What is the current air temperature represented on the station model shown above?

Accepted Answer

A)  75°F
B)  75°C
C)  69°F
D)  -20°C
E)  105°FF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 19

Infrared imagery,like visible imagery,can only detect the presence of clouds during the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Synoptic weather forecasting was developed before numerical weather prediction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: Weather Analysis and Forecasting

The forecasts for local and regional weather are produced by:

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What type of image allows meteorologists to distinguish between thick cold clouds and thin warm clouds?

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Synoptic weather forecasting was developed before numerical weather prediction.

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One of the primary uses for a 500-mb map is:

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In numerical weather prediction,what is the hydrostatic equation used to describe?

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The Storm Prediction Center in Norman,Oklahoma,maintains a constant vigil for:

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In this process a search is made for analogous past weather records: ________.

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The job of collecting,compiling and displaying weather data is done by:

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Infrared imagery,like visible imagery,can only detect the presence of clouds during the day.

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Weather analysis includes all of the following EXCEPT:

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Only 50 nations are involved in the World Meteorological Organization.

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On a surface-level synoptic weather chart,a front is often identified by zones that exhibit:

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Which of the following weather data is not always plotted in the same location with respect to the weather station?

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Airflow aloft is often illustrated with ________,lines of equal wind speed.

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-What is the current air temperature represented on the station model shown above?

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-What is the dew point represented on the station model shown above?

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The path that cyclonic storms follow (storm track) is usually farther to the south during:

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Infrared images are obtained from radiation emitted from objects.

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________ assume(s) that the weather occurring upstream will persist and move on to affect the area in its path.

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Why is the pattern of upper-level winds an important part of the forecasting process?

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