Free OUPV Weather Interpretation and Forecasting Questions and Answers

Question 1

What type of cloud is commonly associated with severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

Cumulonimbus

Answer

Stratus

Answer

Cirrus

Answer

Altostratus

Question 2

What does a falling barometer typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Deteriorating weather conditions

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Steady weather conditions

Answer

Improving weather conditions

Answer

No change in weather conditions

Question 3

Which type of fog forms when warm, moist air moves over a cooler surface?

Accepted Answer

Advection fog

Answer

Radiation fog

Answer

Upslope fog

Answer

Evaporation fog

Question 4

What does the presence of a halo around the sun or moon usually indicate?

Accepted Answer

Approaching warm front

Answer

Clear weather

Answer

High-pressure system

Answer

Approaching cold front

Question 5

What is the primary cause of sea breezes?

Accepted Answer

Differences in land and sea temperatures

Answer

Differences in humidity

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Differences in cloud cover

Answer

Differences in atmospheric pressure