Weather Forecasting

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    • What is the purpose of weather forecasting?
      To provide useful information about changes in local and regional weather
    • Why is it important to provide severe weather warnings?
      To help save lives and protect people and property
    • What does the range of a weather forecast refer to?
      How far ahead the weather predictions are in time
    • What does accuracy in weather forecasting mean?
      How successful or reliable the weather predictions prove to be
    • For how many days ahead do weather forecasts have reliable accuracy?
      Up to 5 days ahead
    • What sources of data are used in weather forecasting?
      Weather data from weather stations, ships, drones, and satellites
    • What is considered short-term weather forecasting?
      Forecasting for 24 to 48 hours ahead
    • How does technology impact weather forecasting?
      Increased technology makes predictions more accurate
    • Why do pilots need accurate weather forecasts?
      To avoid poor visibility due to fog and prevent flight delays
    • What makes long-term weather forecasting unpredictable?
      The many variables that can change the outcome of events
    • Why do ship captains rely on weather forecasts?
      To navigate safely during strong winds and depressions
    • What is the current status of long-term weather forecasting?
      It is not a reality due to the chaotic nature of the atmosphere
    • How are meteorologists trying to improve long-term forecasts?
      By incorporating chaos theory into computer programs that analyze weather data
    • Why do farmers need long-term weather forecasts?
      To plan for dry weather to spray fields with fertilizer and cut silage
    • How do supermarkets benefit from weather forecasts?
      To plan stock purchases, like BBQ food during hot weather
    • Why is it difficult to forecast the weather over the British Isles?
      Because they are located where several air masses meet and are affected by different weather systems
    • What are the two main weather systems that affect the British Isles?
      Anticyclones and depressions
    • How do anticyclones and depressions affect weather forecasting?
      They can change quickly and frequently, making predictions difficult