- 1. Which scientist is credited with developing the first barometer in the 17th century?
A) Evangelista Torricelli
B) Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit
C) Anders Celsius
D) Galileo Galilei
- 2. In what year was the first known weather forecast published?
A) 1701
B) 1861
C) 1952
D) 1820
- 3. What term is used to describe the study of atmospheric phenomena and weather predictions?
A) Hydrology
B) Climatology
C) Atmospheric Science
D) Meteorology
- 4. What part of the atmosphere is primarily studied for weather forecasting?
A) Thermosphere
B) Mesosphere
C) Troposphere
D) Stratosphere
- 5. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
A) Hygrometer
B) Anemometer
C) Barometer
D) Thermometer
- 6. When was the first weather satellite, TIROS-1, launched?
A) 1957
B) 1980
C) 1972
D) 1960
- 7. Which of the following is a crucial tool for predicting severe weather events?
A) Pyranometer
B) Rain Gauge
C) Doppler Radar
D) Thermometer
- 8. What process uses computer models to simulate weather conditions?
A) Empirical Forecasting
B) Numerical Weather Prediction
C) Analog Method
D) Statistical Analysis
- 9. Which country developed a comprehensive weather tracking system in the 19th century?
A) United Kingdom
B) United States
C) France
D) Germany
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