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