AI in Weather Forecasting

AI in Weather Forecasting

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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Weather forecasting traditionally relies on supercomputers to process vast amounts of data, creating 3D atmospheric models and producing forecasts every 6 hours. New AI models, trained on 40 years of historical data, can generate accurate predictions in seconds using the same observational data. Huawei's AI model, for instance, can produce a week-long forecast in just 1.4 seconds, showcasing the efficiency and speed of AI in weather prediction.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary limitation of traditional weather forecasting methods?

They rely on outdated technology.

They are unable to predict weather changes accurately.

They can only produce forecasts every 6 hours due to computational limits.

They require a lot of manual data entry.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do AI models differ from traditional methods in generating weather forecasts?

AI models use real-time data instead of historical data.

AI models require more computing power than traditional methods.

AI models are trained on historical data and can make predictions faster.

AI models do not rely on any observation data.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the training process for AI models in weather forecasting?

They are trained using only satellite images.

They are trained by simulating weather conditions in a lab.

They are trained by comparing predictions with actual historical outcomes.

They are trained using real-time weather data.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main advantage of using AI models for weather forecasting?

They can produce forecasts in a fraction of the time required by traditional methods.

They can predict weather changes without any data.

They are more accurate than any other forecasting method.

They eliminate the need for any human intervention.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does it take for Huawei's AI model to produce a week-long weather forecast?

24 hours

1.4 seconds

6 hours

10 minutes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of data do AI models still rely on for making weather predictions?

Real-time satellite data

Crowdsourced weather reports

Traditional observation data

Social media data