Section #: 12.4
Weather Analysis
Practice Test
1.
What are four- to seven-day forecasts based on?
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a.
circulation patterns of the troposphere
b.
current weather
c.
patterns and cycles
d.
observation of cloud and precipitation movement
Hint
2.
A forecast that involves comparing current weather patterns to past weather patterns is called __________.
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a.
a station model
b.
an analog forecast
c.
an isobar
d.
a digital forecast
Hint
3.
A forecast that relies on numerical data is called __________.
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a.
a station model
b.
an analog forecast
c.
a digital forecast
d.
an isopleth
4.
A __________ is a record of weather data for a particular location and time.
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a.
ceilometer
b.
isopleth
c.
station model
d.
digital forecast
5.
According to the station model shown in the figure, how much has the barometric pressure changed over the last three hours?
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a.
12 millibars
b.
--12 millibars
c.
1.2 millibars
d.
--1.2 millibars
Hint
