Meteorology questions with correct answers
A weakness of visible satellite imagery is that it is basically useless
________. Because of this, often ______ is used instead. Correct
Answer-at night, Infrared imagery
In evaluating a map with upper-air, surface, satellite, and radar data, the
lines connecting points of equal pressure are called ____. Correct
Answer-Isobars
Modern computer forecasting models have increasingly smaller grid
spacing. This presents which of the following problems? Correct
Answer-Many more computations are needed.
Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) measure ____. Correct
Answer-wind speed and direction, temperature and pressure, runway
visibility at various airports, cloud-base height
An anticyclone is slowly moving eastwards. Southerly winds on the
western side of the system will bring warmer and more humid air to the
region. Therefore, afternoon temperatures will be warmer than those of
the day before. Correct Answer-true
Weather forecasts are commonly grouped according to how far into the
future, the forecast extends. Correct Answer-true
____ tend(s) to steer the movement of surface pressure systems and thus
are useful in forecasting. Correct Answer-winds aloft
,Earth's atmosphere is divided into named layers based on the vertical
profile of ____. Correct Answer-Air Temperature
-Which of the following is considered a variable gas in Earth's
atmosphere? Correct Answer-water vapor
The concentrations of this invisible gas (____) vary greatly from place to
place, and from time to time. Correct Answer-water vapor
Wind direction is ____. Correct Answer-the direction from which the
wind is blowing.
Weather describes the conditions averaged over a region or over a
period, whereas climate describes the condition of the atmosphere at a
particular time and place. Correct Answer-flase
The physical laws that control atmospheric behavior can be represented
in mathematical equations, solved on computers, and are known as
numerical models. Correct Answer-true
Weather in the middle latitudes tends to move from east to west. Correct
Answer-false
The temperature of the tropopause ____. Correct Answer-is much colder
than the temperature at Earth's surface.
, If the air temperature at sea level (0 feet) is 60 degrees Fahrenheit, what
would be the approximate air temperature at an altitude of 10,000 feet,
assuming an average atmospheric lapse rate of 4 degrees Fahrenheit per
1,000 feet? Use words to describe how you came to your answer as well.
Correct Answer-The temperature at an altitude of 10,000 ft would be 20
degrees Fahrenheit. I got this answer by knowing that the temp
decreases by 4 degrees every 1000ft so I multiplied -4 x 10 (multiplying
by 10 because I'm trying to find it at 10,000ft) and I got -40 so then I
subtracted that from the initial 60 degrees and got an answer of 20
degrees Fahrenheit.
A geostationary satellite takes pictures of ____. Correct Answer-one
area on Earth as it moves at the same rate as Earth's spin
Which weather element always decreases as we climb upward in the
atmosphere? Correct Answer-Pressure
When you remove a cold beverage from a refrigerator in a humid room,
water vapor will condense on the sides of the container. What happens to
the temperature of the beverage inside the container? Why? Correct
Answer-the temperature of the bevredge will begin to cool off (become
warmer) because in humid weather there is more moisture in the air
which means there will be more condensation. condensation on a cold
drink provides more heat making your beverage warm faster.
Earth emits radiation with the greatest intensity at ____. Correct
Answer-Infrared wavelengths
A weakness of visible satellite imagery is that it is basically useless
________. Because of this, often ______ is used instead. Correct
Answer-at night, Infrared imagery
In evaluating a map with upper-air, surface, satellite, and radar data, the
lines connecting points of equal pressure are called ____. Correct
Answer-Isobars
Modern computer forecasting models have increasingly smaller grid
spacing. This presents which of the following problems? Correct
Answer-Many more computations are needed.
Automated Surface Observing Systems (ASOS) measure ____. Correct
Answer-wind speed and direction, temperature and pressure, runway
visibility at various airports, cloud-base height
An anticyclone is slowly moving eastwards. Southerly winds on the
western side of the system will bring warmer and more humid air to the
region. Therefore, afternoon temperatures will be warmer than those of
the day before. Correct Answer-true
Weather forecasts are commonly grouped according to how far into the
future, the forecast extends. Correct Answer-true
____ tend(s) to steer the movement of surface pressure systems and thus
are useful in forecasting. Correct Answer-winds aloft
,Earth's atmosphere is divided into named layers based on the vertical
profile of ____. Correct Answer-Air Temperature
-Which of the following is considered a variable gas in Earth's
atmosphere? Correct Answer-water vapor
The concentrations of this invisible gas (____) vary greatly from place to
place, and from time to time. Correct Answer-water vapor
Wind direction is ____. Correct Answer-the direction from which the
wind is blowing.
Weather describes the conditions averaged over a region or over a
period, whereas climate describes the condition of the atmosphere at a
particular time and place. Correct Answer-flase
The physical laws that control atmospheric behavior can be represented
in mathematical equations, solved on computers, and are known as
numerical models. Correct Answer-true
Weather in the middle latitudes tends to move from east to west. Correct
Answer-false
The temperature of the tropopause ____. Correct Answer-is much colder
than the temperature at Earth's surface.
, If the air temperature at sea level (0 feet) is 60 degrees Fahrenheit, what
would be the approximate air temperature at an altitude of 10,000 feet,
assuming an average atmospheric lapse rate of 4 degrees Fahrenheit per
1,000 feet? Use words to describe how you came to your answer as well.
Correct Answer-The temperature at an altitude of 10,000 ft would be 20
degrees Fahrenheit. I got this answer by knowing that the temp
decreases by 4 degrees every 1000ft so I multiplied -4 x 10 (multiplying
by 10 because I'm trying to find it at 10,000ft) and I got -40 so then I
subtracted that from the initial 60 degrees and got an answer of 20
degrees Fahrenheit.
A geostationary satellite takes pictures of ____. Correct Answer-one
area on Earth as it moves at the same rate as Earth's spin
Which weather element always decreases as we climb upward in the
atmosphere? Correct Answer-Pressure
When you remove a cold beverage from a refrigerator in a humid room,
water vapor will condense on the sides of the container. What happens to
the temperature of the beverage inside the container? Why? Correct
Answer-the temperature of the bevredge will begin to cool off (become
warmer) because in humid weather there is more moisture in the air
which means there will be more condensation. condensation on a cold
drink provides more heat making your beverage warm faster.
Earth emits radiation with the greatest intensity at ____. Correct
Answer-Infrared wavelengths
