METEOROLOGY FINAL (ALL TEST
QUESTIONS)
Your final grade must be a _____ to demonstrate satisfaction of these knowledge based
STCW requirements - Correct Answers -70 C-
If you miss more than _______ classes for any reason, you may fail the course -
Correct Answers -3
To pass this assessment, you must score at least ________% on the assessment
exam. - Correct Answers -80
You have ______ opportunities to pass the practical assessment - Correct Answers -2
If you do not pass the assessment, what will your final grade for the course? - Correct
Answers -F
List two reasons why you will be studying meteorology at MMA this semester - Correct
Answers -1) Coast Guard / STCW requirement
2) Meteorology questions on coasties
3)
4)
Meteorology - Correct Answers -is the scientific study of the atmosphere, its changes,
and why it changes
Weather - Correct Answers -is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and location
measured using meteorological elements
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
-Humidity
Climate - Correct Answers -is the statistical properties of the atmosphere for a location
or region over a long period
Includes:
- Averages
,-Extremes
-Year to year variations
-Seasonal cycles
How long is climate average conditions measured over? - Correct Answers -30 years
provides "typical weather"
What 4 factors determine local climate? - Correct Answers -1) Altitude
2) Latitude
3) Geography
4) Topography
List four meteorological elements - Correct Answers -- Temperature
-Pressure
-Wind Speed
-Humidity
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
What does knowing the climate of an area tell us? - Correct Answers -Long term pattern
of weather in a particular area.
Its nice going tot he beach in Aruba and you wouldn't go skiing in panama. We know
this because of climate.
True or False?
The Koppen climate classification system determines climate zones based on average
temperature and precipitation and the associated vegetation in each area - Correct
Answers -TRUE! (like 2 chainz)
five base categories
A- Tropical
B-Dry
C- Mild Mid-latitude (temperate)
D-Cold Mid-latitude
E-Polar
Maritime air masses are characterized as ____________. - Correct Answers -Moist
(sexiest word ever)
Continental air masses are characterized as ____________. - Correct Answers -Dry
(not sexy)
, What is the difference between weather and climate? - Correct Answers -Weather is
what is happening right now, climate is what is normally occurring within this month on
this day averaged over many years
What is atmosphere? - Correct Answers -A layered mixture of gases, particles, and
water (considered it a movable fluid). Held in place by earth's gravity. Protects life on
each by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation. Supports life on earth by retaining heat
(with moderation)
What are the primary gasses that make up the atmosphere AND what percentage of the
total atmosphere are each? - Correct Answers -Nitrogen 78%
Oxygen 20.1 %
Which gas in the atmosphere varies in amount (pick all that apply)
1) Water vapor
2) Argon
3) Helium
4) Carbon Dioxide - Correct Answers -Carbon dioxide & Water vapor varies!
wow cool!
Name types of aerosols - Correct Answers -Dust, Salt, Volcanic Ash, and pollen etc.
There are _____ main layers of the atmosphere. - Correct Answers -4
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Temerature decreases with height in troposphere. 3.5*F per 1000ft
What factors determines the vertical structure of the atmosphere, where and why each
layer of the atmosphere ends and the next begins? - Correct Answers -Temperature &
Altitude
Which layer of the atmosphere do jet airplanes fly in and why? - Correct Answers -Jet
planes fly through the troposphere to reach the *stratosphere*, where planes fly more
smoothly and experience less weather interference. The stratosphere is dry, with little
water vapor. Therefore, a small amount of clouds are found in this layer compared to
the troposphere.
Stable air etc.
Which layer of the atmosphere includes almost all of our weather and why? - Correct
Answers -Troposphere (4-12 miles high)
QUESTIONS)
Your final grade must be a _____ to demonstrate satisfaction of these knowledge based
STCW requirements - Correct Answers -70 C-
If you miss more than _______ classes for any reason, you may fail the course -
Correct Answers -3
To pass this assessment, you must score at least ________% on the assessment
exam. - Correct Answers -80
You have ______ opportunities to pass the practical assessment - Correct Answers -2
If you do not pass the assessment, what will your final grade for the course? - Correct
Answers -F
List two reasons why you will be studying meteorology at MMA this semester - Correct
Answers -1) Coast Guard / STCW requirement
2) Meteorology questions on coasties
3)
4)
Meteorology - Correct Answers -is the scientific study of the atmosphere, its changes,
and why it changes
Weather - Correct Answers -is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and location
measured using meteorological elements
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
-Humidity
Climate - Correct Answers -is the statistical properties of the atmosphere for a location
or region over a long period
Includes:
- Averages
,-Extremes
-Year to year variations
-Seasonal cycles
How long is climate average conditions measured over? - Correct Answers -30 years
provides "typical weather"
What 4 factors determine local climate? - Correct Answers -1) Altitude
2) Latitude
3) Geography
4) Topography
List four meteorological elements - Correct Answers -- Temperature
-Pressure
-Wind Speed
-Humidity
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
What does knowing the climate of an area tell us? - Correct Answers -Long term pattern
of weather in a particular area.
Its nice going tot he beach in Aruba and you wouldn't go skiing in panama. We know
this because of climate.
True or False?
The Koppen climate classification system determines climate zones based on average
temperature and precipitation and the associated vegetation in each area - Correct
Answers -TRUE! (like 2 chainz)
five base categories
A- Tropical
B-Dry
C- Mild Mid-latitude (temperate)
D-Cold Mid-latitude
E-Polar
Maritime air masses are characterized as ____________. - Correct Answers -Moist
(sexiest word ever)
Continental air masses are characterized as ____________. - Correct Answers -Dry
(not sexy)
, What is the difference between weather and climate? - Correct Answers -Weather is
what is happening right now, climate is what is normally occurring within this month on
this day averaged over many years
What is atmosphere? - Correct Answers -A layered mixture of gases, particles, and
water (considered it a movable fluid). Held in place by earth's gravity. Protects life on
each by absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation. Supports life on earth by retaining heat
(with moderation)
What are the primary gasses that make up the atmosphere AND what percentage of the
total atmosphere are each? - Correct Answers -Nitrogen 78%
Oxygen 20.1 %
Which gas in the atmosphere varies in amount (pick all that apply)
1) Water vapor
2) Argon
3) Helium
4) Carbon Dioxide - Correct Answers -Carbon dioxide & Water vapor varies!
wow cool!
Name types of aerosols - Correct Answers -Dust, Salt, Volcanic Ash, and pollen etc.
There are _____ main layers of the atmosphere. - Correct Answers -4
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Temerature decreases with height in troposphere. 3.5*F per 1000ft
What factors determines the vertical structure of the atmosphere, where and why each
layer of the atmosphere ends and the next begins? - Correct Answers -Temperature &
Altitude
Which layer of the atmosphere do jet airplanes fly in and why? - Correct Answers -Jet
planes fly through the troposphere to reach the *stratosphere*, where planes fly more
smoothly and experience less weather interference. The stratosphere is dry, with little
water vapor. Therefore, a small amount of clouds are found in this layer compared to
the troposphere.
Stable air etc.
Which layer of the atmosphere includes almost all of our weather and why? - Correct
Answers -Troposphere (4-12 miles high)
