WX 301 PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026 PRECISE SOLUTIONS INCLUDED

WX 301 PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026
PRECISE SOLUTIONS INCLUDED

⩥ ASOS stands for ____.


Automatic Static Observation System
Activated Surface Observing System
Aromatic Sensual Olfactory Sensitivity
Automated Surface Observation System. Answer: Automated Surface
Observation System


⩥ Short-term forecasting of thunderstorms by extrapolating the
movement of echoes using remote sensing and radar is an example of
____.


pattern recognition
a trend forecast
persistence forecasting
an analogue forecast. Answer: a trend forecast


⩥ Saying the chance of snow on Christmas day is 30% is an example
of a ____.


a probability forecast

, an ensemble prediction
quantitative precipitation forecast
a quantitative snow forecast. Answer: a probability forecast


⩥ When forecasts from different numerical models differ
significantly, the weather is ____.


more severe
more variable
more predictable
less predictable. Answer: less predictable


⩥ As forecast lead time increases, forecast skill ____.


stays the same
decreases
increases. Answer: decreases


⩥ Assuming the same computing capabilities, a numerical forecast is
____ and ____ accurate when the grid points are further apart.


slower, less
faster, more
slower, more