"How to Predict Weather" Video ?'s

What gases are used to fill the weather balloons?

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

• Helium and Hydrogen

• Neon and Xenon

• Carbon Dioxide and Argon

How far can weather balloons drift from their launch point?

• 400 miles

• 300 miles

• 200 miles

• 100 miles

How many Doppler weather radars does the NWS operate?

• 250

• 160

• 100

• 200

What kind of data do aircraft in the AMDAR system collect?

• Geological data

• Atmospheric conditions

• Biological data

• Oceanic conditions

What technology is credited with increasing tornado warning times?

• Automated surface observation systems

• Weather satellites

• Doppler weather radars

• Weather balloons

What is the primary purpose of the SKYWARN program?

• To collect high-altitude data

• To observe and report severe weather

• To measure precipitation

• To track hurricanes

Which satellite will soon replace GOES-17 as GOES-west?

• GOES-18

• GOES-16

• GOES-14

• GOES-15

What is the purpose of weather buoys?

• To observe weather conditions at sea

• To measure ocean depth

• To monitor ship traffic

• To track marine life

What is the main role of the National Hurricane Center?

• To predict solar flares

• To monitor space weather

• To issue daily weather forecasts

• To predict hurricane paths and intensities

How do local Weather Forecast Offices (WFOs) serve their communities?

• By providing global weather updates

• By issuing local weather forecasts and alerts

• By conducting weather research

• By designing weather satellites