The least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the f

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The least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the future during changeable weather conditions is usually the: 6. A. trends method ?. numerical weather prediction C. persisten method D. analogue method 7. If there is a chance for tornadoes tomorrow, a weather watch would probably be issued. A. True B. False By examining a surface map, the movement of a surface low pressure area can be predicted based upon the: 8. A. region of greatest pressure decrease B. movement during the previous 6 hours C. both A and B are correct D. Neither A nor B is correct The greatest improvement in forecasting skill during the past 30 years has been made in forecasting severe storm warnings for hurricanes and tornadoes. 9. A. True B. False 10. For a forecast to show skill it must: A. be better than one based on persistence or climatology B. beaccurate to within 2 degree Celsius of the predicted temperature C. be accurate within 2 inches of the predicted rain amount D. beaccurate to within 2 mph of the predicted wind speed 11. Very short-range forecasts often utilize the ensemble forecasting method. A. True B. False

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6)- Option C

  persistence forecasting is the least accurate forecast method of predicting the weather two days into the future during changeable weather conditions.

7)- option A, the statement is true.

8)- option C , both region of greatest pressure decrease & movement during the last 6 hours.

9)- option A , true.

10)- option A

11)- option B , false because very short range forecasts utilize the trend method and pattern recoginition method.

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