Meteorology Final (all test questions) || A+ Graded Already.
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Course
Meteorology
Institution
Meteorology
Your final grade must be a _____ to demonstrate satisfaction of these knowledge based STCW requirements correct answers 70 C-
If you miss more than _______ classes for any reason, you may fail the course correct answers 3
To pass this assessment, you must score at least ________% on the asses...
Meteorology Final (all test questions) || A+ Graded Already.
Your final grade must be a _____ to demonstrate satisfaction of these knowledge based STCW
requirements correct answers 70 C-
If you miss more than _______ classes for any reason, you may fail the course correct answers 3
To pass this assessment, you must score at least ________% on the assessment exam. correct
answers 80
You have ______ opportunities to pass the practical assessment correct answers 2
If you do not pass the assessment, what will your final grade for the course? correct answers F
List two reasons why you will be studying meteorology at MMA this semester correct answers
1) Coast Guard / STCW requirement
2) Meteorology questions on coasties
3)
4)
Meteorology correct answers is the scientific study of the atmosphere, its changes, and why it
changes
Weather correct answers is the state of the atmosphere at a given time and location
measured using meteorological elements
-Pressure
-Temperature
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
-Humidity
Climate correct answers is the statistical properties of the atmosphere for a location or region
over a long period
Includes:
- Averages
-Extremes
-Year to year variations
-Seasonal cycles
How long is climate average conditions measured over? correct answers 30 years
provides "typical weather"
,What 4 factors determine local climate? correct answers 1) Altitude
2) Latitude
3) Geography
4) Topography
List four meteorological elements correct answers - Temperature
-Pressure
-Wind Speed
-Humidity
-Cloudiness
-Precipitation
-Visibility
What does knowing the climate of an area tell us? correct answers Long term pattern of weather
in a particular area.
Its nice going tot he beach in Aruba and you wouldn't go skiing in panama. We know this
because of climate.
True or False?
The Koppen climate classification system determines climate zones based on average
temperature and precipitation and the associated vegetation in each area correct answers TRUE!
(like 2 chainz)
five base categories
A- Tropical
B-Dry
C- Mild Mid-latitude (temperate)
D-Cold Mid-latitude
E-Polar
Maritime air masses are characterized as ____________. correct answers Moist
(sexiest word ever)
Continental air masses are characterized as ____________. correct answers Dry
(not sexy)
What is the difference between weather and climate? correct answers Weather is what is
happening right now, climate is what is normally occurring within this month on this day
averaged over many years
What is atmosphere? correct answers A layered mixture of gases, particles, and water
(considered it a movable fluid). Held in place by earth's gravity. Protects life on each by
absorbing ultraviolet solar radiation. Supports life on earth by retaining heat (with moderation)
, What are the primary gasses that make up the atmosphere AND what percentage of the total
atmosphere are each? correct answers Nitrogen 78%
Oxygen 20.1 %
Which gas in the atmosphere varies in amount (pick all that apply)
1) Water vapor
2) Argon
3) Helium
4) Carbon Dioxide correct answers Carbon dioxide & Water vapor varies!
wow cool!
Name types of aerosols correct answers Dust, Salt, Volcanic Ash, and pollen etc.
There are _____ main layers of the atmosphere. correct answers 4
Troposphere
Stratosphere
Mesosphere
Thermosphere
Temerature decreases with height in troposphere. 3.5*F per 1000ft
What factors determines the vertical structure of the atmosphere, where and why each layer of
the atmosphere ends and the next begins? correct answers Temperature & Altitude
Which layer of the atmosphere do jet airplanes fly in and why? correct answers Jet planes fly
through the troposphere to reach the *stratosphere*, where planes fly more smoothly and
experience less weather interference. The stratosphere is dry, with little water vapor. Therefore, a
small amount of clouds are found in this layer compared to the troposphere.
Stable air etc.
Which layer of the atmosphere includes almost all of our weather and why? correct answers
Troposphere (4-12 miles high)
Where we live, boundary layer touches earth and holds 99% of water vapor and 75% of gasses
Heated from below by convection causing life of air.
What does the ozone layer of the atmosphere do? correct answers Absorbs ultraviolet radiation
from the sun. Protects Earth surface and humans from the damaging effects of UV rays
90% in stratosphere
10% in troposphere
The sun transfers hat energy to the earth by? correct answers Radiation
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