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WX301 EXAMLATEST
QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
SCORED A+
Evatee 9/18/24 WX 301
, WX301 EXAM LATEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS SCORED A+
Explain why the true state of the atmosphere can never be known exactly and
can only be approximated by assimilating all available data Answer - •
Atmosphere is too complex and changing constantly
• We cannot make up observations at all altitudes, places, most accurate, etc
• Our technology cannot keep up and continuously report everything that goes
on
• D, all of the above
Explain the fundamental difference between ensemble forecast models and
deterministic forecast models Answer - • Deterministic: start with an initial
state and generate a single forecast, high resolution
• Ensemble: utilize multiple forecasts for the same period of time, faster but
not as good of a forecast, forecasting the uncertainty of the forecast
3. Determine the analysis time, valid time, forecast length given numerical
model output. Answer - • Given a map, on map, know:
• time when you started collecting data (analysis time)
• ___ for Month, Day, Zulu (valid time, convert to local by subtracting 5 hours)
• How many hours between valid and analysis time (forecast length)
Identify the favored regions around a low pressure system the formation of
snow and other types of frozen precipitation Answer - • Snow and freezing
precipitation located to the northwest of the low, can have it north of warm
front
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