Quiz 3 Solutions
1.) What thermometer,
discussed in class, is used most often in weather stations, because it is
rugged and easy to automate?
c.) Thermo electric
2.) How far away should an
anemometer be placed in order to not be affected by tall objects?
c.) 10 times height of object
3.) The cup anemometer is
accurate tool for measuring wind speed in gusty conditions.
b.) False
4.) From the reading, what is the name of a warm
wind descending from the mountains into
d.)
5.) What are the narrow bands
of high speed winds in the upper atmosphere called? (write your answer)
jet streams