MEA 130 EXAM 1 STUDY GUIDE
Meteorology - Answers :"meteoros" which means anything that fell from or was seen in
the sky.
Weather - Answers :The state of the atmosphere at any given time. Example, it is
currently raining outside.
Climate - Answers :"average weather" or the mean conditions of the atmosphere over
an extended period of time.
Temperature - Answers :The degree of hotness or coldness (Fahrenheit, Kelvin,
Celsius).
-Measure of the average speed of all the atoms and molecules of that object
Moisture - Answers :A measure of water content.
-Relative humidity (%)
-Dew point (F, K, C)
Clouds - Answers :Visible mass of suspended water droplets and or ice crystals.
Precipitation - Answers :Any form of water falling to the surface.
Pressure - Answers :The weight of the air above an area.
Wind - Answers :Movement of the air.
-Speed (mph, knots, m/s)
-Direction (quadrants, degrees)
Forecasts - Answers :A prediction or estimate of future weather events.
Warnings - Answers :A notion to the public about a potentially dangerous forecasts.
National Weather Service (NWS) - Answers :Forecasts/warnings are disseminated
through regional Weather Forecast Offices.
-NCSU's is located on Centennial Campus
NWS Specialized Centers - Answers :1. Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK
2. National Hurricane Center in Miami, FL
-80% of declared emergencies are weather related.
Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) - Answers :Measurements of these six
major elements are collected hourly by the NWS at over a thousand sites in the United
States.
, Radiosondes/Rawinsondes - Answers :Balloon-borne instrument that measures
temperature, moisture, wind, and pressure.
-Launched twice daily at 92 locations
Synoptic Weather Map - Answers :Displays weather data using a variety of plots and
maps.
Synoptic - Answers :-Derives from Greek word "syn" meaning "together", and "optikos"
which means "seen together"
Synoptic Weather Map - Answers :
Meteograms - Answers :Provide hourly information of the elements at a particular
location over an extended period of time.
US Yearly Atmospheric Hazards - Answers :-100,000 thunderstorms
-10,000 are severe
-1,000 produce tornadoes
-100's of floods
-Several of hurricanes
-Several Heat Waves, Cold Waves, Blizzards
Number One Killer in an Average Year - Answers :Heat Waves
Heat Index - Answers :Expresses the discomfort felt by combination of temperature and
humidity of the air.
Number Two Killer in an Average Year - Answers :Floods
Atmosphere - Answers :It is a thin gaseous envelope.
-99% lies within 30km of the earth's surface
-Protects us from harmful UV rays
Hydrosphere - Answers :-71% of earth's surface is covered by oceans, which contains
97% of earth's water
Hydrological Cycle - Answers :1. Evaporation
2. Sublimation
3. Transpiration
4. Condensation
5. Deposition
6. Precipitation
Gases in the Atmosphere - Answers :1. Nitrogen (N2) 78.08%
2. Oxygen (O2) 20.95%
3. Argon (AR) 0.93%
Meteorology - Answers :"meteoros" which means anything that fell from or was seen in
the sky.
Weather - Answers :The state of the atmosphere at any given time. Example, it is
currently raining outside.
Climate - Answers :"average weather" or the mean conditions of the atmosphere over
an extended period of time.
Temperature - Answers :The degree of hotness or coldness (Fahrenheit, Kelvin,
Celsius).
-Measure of the average speed of all the atoms and molecules of that object
Moisture - Answers :A measure of water content.
-Relative humidity (%)
-Dew point (F, K, C)
Clouds - Answers :Visible mass of suspended water droplets and or ice crystals.
Precipitation - Answers :Any form of water falling to the surface.
Pressure - Answers :The weight of the air above an area.
Wind - Answers :Movement of the air.
-Speed (mph, knots, m/s)
-Direction (quadrants, degrees)
Forecasts - Answers :A prediction or estimate of future weather events.
Warnings - Answers :A notion to the public about a potentially dangerous forecasts.
National Weather Service (NWS) - Answers :Forecasts/warnings are disseminated
through regional Weather Forecast Offices.
-NCSU's is located on Centennial Campus
NWS Specialized Centers - Answers :1. Storm Prediction Center in Norman, OK
2. National Hurricane Center in Miami, FL
-80% of declared emergencies are weather related.
Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) - Answers :Measurements of these six
major elements are collected hourly by the NWS at over a thousand sites in the United
States.
, Radiosondes/Rawinsondes - Answers :Balloon-borne instrument that measures
temperature, moisture, wind, and pressure.
-Launched twice daily at 92 locations
Synoptic Weather Map - Answers :Displays weather data using a variety of plots and
maps.
Synoptic - Answers :-Derives from Greek word "syn" meaning "together", and "optikos"
which means "seen together"
Synoptic Weather Map - Answers :
Meteograms - Answers :Provide hourly information of the elements at a particular
location over an extended period of time.
US Yearly Atmospheric Hazards - Answers :-100,000 thunderstorms
-10,000 are severe
-1,000 produce tornadoes
-100's of floods
-Several of hurricanes
-Several Heat Waves, Cold Waves, Blizzards
Number One Killer in an Average Year - Answers :Heat Waves
Heat Index - Answers :Expresses the discomfort felt by combination of temperature and
humidity of the air.
Number Two Killer in an Average Year - Answers :Floods
Atmosphere - Answers :It is a thin gaseous envelope.
-99% lies within 30km of the earth's surface
-Protects us from harmful UV rays
Hydrosphere - Answers :-71% of earth's surface is covered by oceans, which contains
97% of earth's water
Hydrological Cycle - Answers :1. Evaporation
2. Sublimation
3. Transpiration
4. Condensation
5. Deposition
6. Precipitation
Gases in the Atmosphere - Answers :1. Nitrogen (N2) 78.08%
2. Oxygen (O2) 20.95%
3. Argon (AR) 0.93%
