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