Understanding Rain Prediction Techniques

Understanding Rain Prediction Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

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The video discusses the challenges of predicting rain, focusing on two types: frontal and convective. Frontal rain, caused by air masses, is easier to predict, while convective rain, triggered by ground heat, is complex and harder to forecast. Accurate rain prediction is crucial for various sectors. DeepMind's AI is improving short-term weather forecasts by treating radar data like a movie. The video also highlights DeepMind's scholarship program for underrepresented students in AI.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is predicting rain accurately important for people?

It is necessary for calculating the speed of wind.

It helps in planning outdoor activities.

It is crucial for predicting earthquakes.

It assists in determining the best time for fishing.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of rain is caused by frontal systems?

40%

20%

80%

60%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do meteorologists predict the intensity and duration of frontal rain?

By counting the number of raindrops.

By observing the color of the clouds.

By analyzing the size and temperature of air masses.

By measuring the speed of the wind.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What triggers convective rain?

The movement of ocean currents.

The collision of two large air masses.

Heat from a small patch of ground.

The rotation of the Earth.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is convective rain harder to predict than frontal rain?

It occurs only in winter.

It is influenced by unpredictable ground heat.

It involves larger air masses.

It is always accompanied by lightning.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common characteristic of convective rain?

It only occurs at night.

It is always accompanied by hail.

It can vary from a light shower to a severe thunderstorm.

It always lasts for several days.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is convective rain more likely to occur in cities during summer?

Cities have more trees.

Cities have more heat-absorbing materials.

Cities are closer to the ocean.

Cities have less air pollution.

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