Meteorology Trivia

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Weather forecasting predicts future what?

Answer: Atmospheric conditions

Bonus fact: Forecasts estimate temperature, precipitation, wind, and more.

What computer tools simulate the atmosphere to make forecasts?

Answer: Numerical weather models

Bonus fact: Models solve equations describing atmospheric motion and energy.

What observing system gives forecasters large-scale images of clouds and storms from space?

Answer: Weather satellites

Bonus fact: Satellites monitor cloud cover, moisture, and temperature.

What weather phenomenon is a rotating funnel cloud whose circulation reaches the ground?

Answer: Tornado

Bonus fact: A funnel cloud that does not reach the ground is not classified as a tornado by this NWS glossary definition.

What weather phenomenon is an electrical discharge from a thunderstorm cloud?

Answer: Lightning

Bonus fact: Thunder is the sound caused when lightning rapidly heats and expands the surrounding air.

In the NWS three-stage thunderstorm life cycle, which stage is most likely to produce hail, heavy rain, frequent lightning, strong winds, and tornadoes?

Answer: Mature stage

Bonus fact: A mature thunderstorm can reach roughly 40,000 to 60,000 feet in depth.

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