Weather Modification and Cloud Seeding Quiz

What was the primary goal of Project Cirrus?

• To stop all hurricanes

• To increase global temperatures

• To learn more about the weather

• To create artificial hurricanes

Who led the team of Project Cirrus?

• Bill Gates

• Vincent J. Schaefer

• Katja Friedrich

• James Fleming

What ancient method was used to try and prevent hailstorms?

• Burning incense

• Dancing for rain

• Shooting arrows into the sky

• Praying to the sun

What did Katja Friedrich's team prove about cloud seeding?

• It can stop hurricanes

• It can produce measurable precipitation

• It can create new clouds

• It can increase global temperatures

What substance was used in the initial cloud seeding experiments?

• Water vapor

• Dry ice

• Silver iodide

• Salt

What is a major challenge of cloud seeding?

• It can be done anywhere

• It is very expensive

• It works without clouds

• It is too cheap

What unexpected event occurred after the Cirrus team's experiment?

• The hurricane dissipated

• The hurricane changed course

• The hurricane intensified

• The hurricane stopped moving

What is a potential political issue with cloud seeding?

• It has no political implications

• It is only used in the US

• It can cause international tensions

• It is universally accepted

What was a historical use of weather modification by the US?

• To stop tornadoes

• To extend the monsoon season during the Vietnam war

• To increase snowfall in Alaska

• To create rainbows

What is a key ethical consideration in weather modification?

• It has no ethical implications

• It is too easy to control

• It should be used without restrictions

• It requires wisdom to use responsibly