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