Numerical weather prediction involves:
a. an analysis of past weather.
b. modern forecasting tools using high-speed computers.
c. old-fashioned weather watching.
d. weather forecasting through analogues.
Question 2Meteograms are useful for:
a. comparing surface weather variables at several different stations.
b. comparing surface and upper-level weather conditions.
c. comparing surface weather variables over a few days at one station.
d. All of these choices.
Question 3A weather warning means that:
a. hazardous weather conditions have terminated.
b. hazardous weather conditions are either imminent or are already occurring.
c. atmospheric conditions favor the formation of hazardous weather.
d. None of these choices.
Question 4The ensemble method of forecasting hurricane paths creates a range of predictions using many different computer models.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Only the stronger hurricanes have fronts.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6All tropical storms develop into hurricanes.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 7During the storm surge:
a. the hurricane environment changes from neutral to conditionally unstable.
b. the ocean level rises abnormally.
c. the trade winds reverse direction.
d. All of these choices.
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