True or False Quiz

Choose the best answer.

1		Radar can be used not only to detect precipitation (or lack thereof), but also to make very short-term forecasts (nowcasts) for the local area.
			A)	True
			B)	False
2		A positive lifted index value is indicative of unstable air and the potential for thunderstorms.
			A)	True
			B)	False
3		Forecast verification is of value only when assessing human-made forecasts; it is worthless for evaluating NWP model performance.
			A)	True
			B)	False
4		Forecasting tomorrow to be sunny and cold because yesterday was sunny and cold is an example of a persistence forecast.
			A)	True
			B)	False
5		Modern numerical weather prediction model forecasts are perfect, whose output can be trusted without question.
			A)	True
			B)	False
6		Private forecasting firms have primary responsibility for warning the public about hazardous weather, such as severe thunderstorms and hurricanes.
			A)	True
			B)	False
7		Regional weather charts afford greater detail, allowing for more accurate detection of fronts and other boundaries.
			A)	True
			B)	False
8		Conceptual models of weather phenomena are of great benefit to forecasters, as major weather systems are often variations on a similar theme.
			A)	True
			B)	False
9		The National Weather Service provides specialized forecasts for construction projects and ski resorts.
			A)	True
			B)	False
10		Updating the forecast can be of value, but can also erode confidence in the prediction.
			A)	True
			B)	False