Why is it unlikely that we will have precise long-term weather forecasts like in 'Back to the Future'?

Understanding Chaos and the Butterfly Effect

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Because of the butterfly effect and chaos theory.
Due to lack of interest in weather prediction.
Due to technological limitations.
Because weather patterns are too simple.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What did Edward Lorenz discover about weather simulations?
They are unaffected by initial conditions.
They are always accurate.
Small changes in initial conditions can lead to vastly different outcomes.
They do not require precise data.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a stochastic system?
A system with random outcomes and no rules.
A system with known rules but unpredictable outcomes.
A system with no initial conditions.
A system with predictable outcomes and no rules.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do stochastic processes relate to cities?
Cities are planned and predictable.
Cities are the result of accumulated experiences and interactions.
Cities are unaffected by human actions.
Cities are random and chaotic.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes a mutation in DNA?
A distortion in the shape of nucleotides.
An increase in temperature.
A change in the environment.
A lack of genetic diversity.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of DNA mutations in evolution?
They prevent evolution.
They always cause diseases.
They lead to genetic diversity and evolution.
They have no impact on evolution.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the butterfly effect relate to DNA mutations?
Both are predictable processes.
Both prevent change.
Both are unrelated concepts.
Both involve large changes from small initial differences.
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