Earth's Atmosphere 1.3

Question 1

How many ways are there to observe weather conditions?

Answer 1

There are 4 ways to observe weather conditions

Question 2

What are the 4 ways to observe weather conditions?

Answer 2

Satellites, RADAR, radiosonodes, and trained professionals

Question 3

What is RADAR an acronym for?

Answer 3

RADAR is an acronym for RAdio Detection And Ranging

Question 4

Data Is recorded on _______ _______ ____ and reported to the public.

Answer 4

Data from these are then recorded on surface weather maps and reported to the public.

Question 5

What is a radiosonode?

Answer 5

A balloon with a box tied to it that collects info

Question 6

Why do forecasters use RADARs?

Answer 6

Forecasters use RADARs to determine the location, type, and intensity of precipitation

Question 7

What is used to detect clouds?

Answer 7

Satellites are used to detect clouds

Question 8

What is the average RADAR coverage?

Answer 8

The average RADAR coverage is with a diameter of about 400 km

Question 9

In Canada, only ________ third lies within RADAR coverage

Answer 9

In Canada, only southern third lies within RADAR coverage

Question 10

Why are RADAR domes feasible in places with a significant population?

Answer 10

RADAR domes are feasible in places with a significant population because they are expensive to build and maintain

Question 11

How is precipitation reported and monitored in Northern Canada?

Answer 11

Precipitation in Northern Canada is reported and monitored by trained ovservers and forecasters

Question 12

What is the color coding for rain on a RADAR map?

Answer 12

green = light rain
yellow/orange = moderate rain
red = heavy rain

Question 14

What is the color coding for snow on a RADAR map?

Answer 14

light blue = light snow
dark blue = heavy snow
pink = sleet/ice pellets