Weather test Flashcards
1
Q
a forecast that predicts how weather conditions will change over a period of
up to 48 hours
A
Short-range weather forecast
2
Q
assumes that current weather patterns will persist (continue) into the future.
accurate for up to a few hours.
A
persistence forecasting
3
Q
forecasts weather up to about 6 hours.
relies on remote sensing technology and is especially helpful in predicting storm movement.
A
nowcasting
4
Q
a forecast that predicts how weather conditions will change over a period of
3 to 7 days
A
Long-range forecast
5
Q
line showing locations of the same temperature
A
Isobar
6
Q
H or L
A
High or low pressure system
