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