A forecast of an extended period of dry weather would be made for a region beneath
a. an upper-level trough.
b. the polar jet stream.
c. a cold pool of air aloft.
d. an upper-level ridge.
e. a shortwave trough.
Q. 2An analysis is a
a. forecast chart that shows the atmosphere at some future time.
b. forecast chart that compares past weather maps with those of the present.
c. surface or upper-level chart that interprets the present weather patterns.
d. forecast method used in long range weather prediction.
e. method used to determine skill in predicting the weather.
Q. 3A weather watch would probably be issued for which of the following conditions?
a. There is a chance for tornadoes tomorrow.
b. Presently, extremely high winds are occurring at mountain summits.
c. A tornado has been sighted at the outskirts of town.
d. Heavy snow has been falling over the forecast area.
e. There is a chance of rain tomorrow.
Q. 4A weather warning indicates that
a. the atmospheric conditions are favorable for hazardous weather over a particular region.
b. hazardous weather is either imminent or occurring within the forecast area.
c. hazardous weather is likely to occur within the forecast area during the next 24 hours.
d. hazardous weather is frequently observed in a particular region.
e. hazardous weather is occurring in nearby areas.
Q. 5An anticyclone is moving slowly eastward. Southerly winds on the western side of the system will bring warmer and more humid air to the region. Therefore, afternoon temperatures will be warmer than those of the day before.
a. True
b. False
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