Weather Forecasting

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1. More accurate and timely prediction of weather conditions
2. Reduced reliance on measuring instruments
3. Improved knowledge of atmospheric conditions
4. None of the above

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1. It allowed for the measurement of wind speed at high altitudes
2. It allowed for the measurement of temperature at high altitudes
3. It allowed for the measurement of atmospheric conditions at high altitudes
4. It had no significance in weather forecasting

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1. A theory about the formation and development of tropical cyclones
2. A theory about the formation and development of thunderstorms
3. A theory about the formation and development of extra-tropical (temperate) cyclones
4. Not enough information provided

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1. A model for predicting the movement of hurricanes
2. A model for predicting the intensity of thunderstorms
3. A model for predicting the formation of tornadoes
4. A model for the formation and development of extra-tropical (temperate) cyclones

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1. It made weather forecasting less realistic and useful
2. It made weather forecasting more reliant on subjective approaches
3. It had no impact on weather forecasting
4. It made weather forecasting more realistic and useful

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1. It was based on limited data of weather conditions
2. It had a short forecast period, usually 24 hours
3. It was based on data of small areas and could not be extended for larger areas
4. All of the above

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1. Analysis of weather charts and maps with the help of electronic computers.
2. Plotting of weather data on maps and daily weather records, synoptic charts, etc.
3. Recording of weather data from major weather stations to sub-centers.
4. Building physical weather stations around the world.

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1. 4 times a day – at midnight, 6 AM, 12 noon, and 6 PM.
2. 3 times a day – at midnight, 9 AM, and 6 PM.
3. 2 times a day – at noon and midnight.
4. 5 times a day – at midnight, 3 AM, 9 AM, 3 PM, and 9 PM.

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1. They are responsible for building physical weather stations around the world.
2. They collect and compile weather data from major weather stations to sub-centers.
3. They analyze weather charts and maps with the help of electronic computers.
4. They use a polar satellite to move around the earth and collect weather data.

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1. Radio transmitters
2. Balloons
3. Satellites
4. All of the above

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1. Analysis of weather charts and maps with the help of electronic computers.
2. Recording of weather data from major weather stations to sub-centers.
3. Plotting of weather data on maps and daily weather records, synoptic charts, etc.
4. Final forecasting of weather and numerical modeling.

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1. They are used to measure temperature, pressure, and humidity.
2. They depict various weather elements and conditions through weather symbols.
3. They are used to obtain aerial photographs of cloud covers.
4. They are instruments that are carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric conditions.

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1. An instrument used to measure upper air weather conditions.
2. An electronic computer used in weather forecasting.
3. A type of satellite used to obtain aerial photographs of cloud covers.
4. An instrument used to measure cloud cover.

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1. They are used to measure temperature, pressure, and humidity.
2. They are used to obtain aerial photographs of cloud covers.
3. They are instruments that are carried aloft by a balloon to send back information on atmospheric conditions.
4. They provide information on upper air weather conditions and have undergone improvements since their launch in 1960.

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1. An instrument used to measure upper air weather conditions.
2. A type of satellite used to obtain aerial photographs of cloud covers.
3. The first weather satellite launched in 1960.
4. An electronic computer used in weather forecasting.

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1. INSAT-1A
2. INSAT-1B
3. INSAT-2A
4. INSAT-2B

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1. 598
2. 1000
3. 5500
4. 10000

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1. The same
2. 5 times stronger
3. 10 times stronger
4. 20 times stronger

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1. May 9, 1990
2. October 29, 1999
3. April 1, 1990
4. June 5, 1995

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1. 1 day
2. 2 days
3. 3 days
4. 4 days

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