Coronel, Viness S.
Meteorology
BSE 3-4 General Science
Chapter 1
1. Why are thunderstorms more common in summer than winter?
a) Colder air holds more moisture.
b) Warmer air rises more rapidly, leading to instability.
c) Winter storms are always associated with snow, not thunderstorms.
d) The sun's angle is lower in winter, reducing evaporation.
2. How does the Coriolis effect influence the movement of large-scale
weather systems?
a) It causes them to move faster.
b) It causes them to move slower.
c) It causes them to curve, deflecting their path.
d) It has no effect on their movement.
3. What is the primary mechanism that drives the global atmospheric
circulation patterns?
a) The Earth's rotation
b) Uneven heating of the Earth's surface
c) Ocean currents
d) The moon's gravitational pull
4. Explain how adiabatic cooling contributes to cloud formation.
a) Air is compressed, increasing its temperature and causing
condensation.
b) Air is heated, decreasing its density and causing condensation.
c) Air expands and cools as it rises, leading to condensation.
d) Air is cooled by contact with colder surfaces, leading to
condensation.
5. Why do jet streams have such significant impacts on weather patterns?
a) They transport vast amounts of moisture and energy.
b) They create high-pressure systems.
c) They are always located over the equator.
d) They are only found in the Northern Hemisphere.
6. How does the formation of a low-pressure system differ from that of
a high-pressure system?
a) Low-pressure systems form due to converging air, while high-
pressure systems form due to diverging air.
b) Low-pressure systems are always associated with clear skies, while
high pressure systems are associated with clouds and precipitation.
c) Low-pressure systems rotate clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere,
while high-pressure systems rotate counterclockwise.
d) There is no difference in their formation.
7. What is the significance of the dew point in weather forecasting?
a) It indicates the likelihood of fog or dew formation.
b) It indicates the temperature at which precipitation will begin.
c) It indicates the air pressure.
d) It has no significance in forecasting.
8. Explain how a cold front differs from a warm front in terms of its weather
characteristics.
a) Cold fronts bring gradual changes, while warm fronts bring sudden
changes.
b) Cold fronts are associated with light rain, while warm fronts are
associated with heavy rain.
c) Cold fronts bring warmer temperatures, while warm fronts bring
colder temperatures.
d) Cold fronts bring rapid changes and often severe weather, while
warm fronts bring more gradual changes.
9. How do weather satellites contribute to improved weather forecasting?
a) They provide images of cloud cover and atmospheric conditions.
b) They measure wind speed and direction.
c) They measure temperature and humidity.
d) All of the above
10. What are some limitations of current weather forecasting models?
a) They cannot accurately predict long-term weather patterns.
b) They are limited by the availability of accurate data.
c) They are complex and require significant computing power.
d) All of the above
