Free CBM Weather Analysis & Forecasting Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which tool is primarily used to analyze surface weather conditions?

Accepted Answer

Surface weather map

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Weather balloon

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Radar scope

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Satellite imagery

Question 2

What does a tightening of isobars on a weather map indicate?

Accepted Answer

Stronger winds

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Calm conditions

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High humidity

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Heavy precipitation

Question 3

Which numerical model is widely used in U.S. weather forecasting?

Accepted Answer

GFS

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ICON

Answer

ECMWF

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NAM

Question 4

Which of the following best describes an occluded front?

Accepted Answer

Cold air is pushed below warm air

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Warm air mass dominates

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Two cold air masses collide

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Stable temperature

Question 5

What type of cloud is typically associated with thunderstorms?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

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Stratus

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Cirrus

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Altostratus

Question 6

What does a 500mb chart typically represent in forecasting?

Accepted Answer

Mid-atmospheric pressure patterns

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Surface temperature

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Humidity levels

Answer

Wind chill values