AnswersHS Earth and Space Science Sem. 1Weather Forecasting

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Examine the air pressure map.

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A
isobar
B
isotherm
C
radar
D
humidity
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Which type of forecast is impacted the most by the butterfly effect?

A
automated
B
long-range
C
next-day
D
short-range
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Which description refers to short-range forecasts?

A
cover five days or less
B
do not require computers
C
cover more than 10 days
D
impacted by butterfly effect
4

What role does the Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) play in weather forecasting?

A
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.
5

Examine the weather map.

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A
Rain is expected in Billings.
B
It will be cold in Atlanta.
C
Miami will have sunny weather.
D
Minneapolis will be stormy.
6

Which tool enhances weather forecasts by enabling monitoring, which is necessary for predicting global weather and environmental events?

A
map
B
satellite
C
weather balloon
D
automated weather station
7

How far in advance is weather forecasting most accurate?

A
one week
B
one month
C
multiple years
D
multiple months
8

Which tools do meteorologists use to collect data about the weather?

A
satellites
B
weather fronts
C
maps and charts
D
isolines
9

Which description is accurate regarding newspaper maps?

A
are full of isobars
B
are simplified versions of complicated weather maps
C
are a good resource for long-range planning
D
are used by meteorologists to create other maps
10

How are computers used in producing weather forecasts?

A
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.
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How is radar used to forecast weather?

A
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.
12

Examine the weather map. The arrows are pointing to the line with triangles.

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A
a front
B
an isotherm
C
high winds
D
high humidity
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What do isotherms show?

A
points of equal humidity
B
points of equal wind speed
C
points of equal air pressure
D
points of equal temperature

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