AB AB Meteorology and Weather Observation

Question 1

What does a rapidly falling barometer indicate?

Accepted Answer

Approaching storm

Answer

Fair weather

Answer

Clearing skies

Answer

Light winds

Question 2

What is the Beaufort scale used to measure?

Accepted Answer

Wind force and sea state

Answer

Ocean depth

Answer

Tidal current speed

Answer

Barometric pressure

Question 3

A 'backing' wind shifts in which direction?

Accepted Answer

Counterclockwise (e.g., S to E)

Answer

Clockwise (e.g., S to W)

Answer

Northward only

Answer

Southward only

Question 4

Which cloud type typically appears first ahead of an advancing warm front?

Accepted Answer

Cirrus

Answer

Cumulus

Answer

Stratus

Answer

Cumulonimbus

Question 5

What is the approximate wind speed range for Beaufort Force 6?

Accepted Answer

22–27 knots

Answer

8–12 knots

Answer

34–40 knots

Answer

47–54 knots

Question 6

According to Buys-Ballot's Law in the Northern Hemisphere, if you stand with the wind at your back, where is the low-pressure center?

Accepted Answer

To your left and slightly ahead

Answer

Directly ahead of you

Answer

To your right and slightly ahead

Answer

Directly behind you