Module 8 weather data and forecasting Flashcards
What do most people rely on to know the weather for any given day?
Weather experts or meteorologists from the local TV station
What is the process by which weather scientists predict weather called?
Weather prediction
What types of data do meteorologists gather for accurate weather forecasting?
Vast amounts of data, weather analysis, and surface analysis
How do meteorologists enhance their weather forecasts?
Cooperating with countries worldwide that compile data
What are the two types of weather satellites operated by NOAA?
Geostationary satellites and polar-orbiting satellites
How high do geostationary satellites monitor the Western Hemisphere?
Approximately 22,000 miles above the Earth
How high do polar-orbiting satellites gather information?
From 540 miles above the Earth
What do computer simulation models predict?
How the atmosphere, oceans, and overall climate may impact the weather
What factors do computer simulation models consider?
- Heat and moisture
- Volcanic eruptions
- Temperature patterns
- Melting land ice on the ocean
- Reflection of sunlight off the Earth’s surface (albedo)
What role do weather maps play in weather prediction?
They compile information related to weather at a particular time
What does ‘synoptic’ mean in the context of weather maps?
Current or concurrent
What is the accuracy of long-range forecasts over five days?
Approximately 90% of the time
What is the accuracy of a seven-day forecast?
Typically about 80% of the time
What happens to the accuracy of forecasts when extending to ten days?
Falls to 50%
What does the Bible teach about weather?
God created it and commands it
What scripture references Jesus calming the storm?
Mark 4:39-41, ESV®
What does Matthew 16:2-3 remind us about relying on man?
Not to rely on man, but on Him
Fill in the blank: Computer simulation models are used for _______.
[seasonal or short-range and long-term forecasting]
True or False: Accurate weather forecasting is based on absolute predictions.
False
