Clouds
Towering Cumulus clouds are often hidden by ____.
Cumulus Clouds
What are sunspots and where are they found?
Cooler regions within the sun's photosphere. They are usually found at the sun's poles.
What are the responsibilities of the 14th Weather Sq. and the FNMOC?
Collecting and maintaining 30 years' worth of weather data.
Is the Kyroshio current a warm or cold one?
Warm
When does a short-wave occur?
When the LUF is higher than the MUF.
What type of cloud's base can reach down into the Low Etage from the Mid Etage?
Nimbostratus
How often does the sun reverse polarity? How long are the inclines and declines of the sun's cycle?
11 years; 4 year incline and a 7 year decline.
What is the purpose of the Operational Climatic Data Summary?
Provide data about temperature and precipitation values for the last month in a given area.
Is the Peru current set north or south?
North
Describe the causes of a spring tide.
Sun, moon, and earth are parallel
What kinds of clouds are often referred to as "mackerel sky"?
Cirrocumulus
What causes an ionospheric storm?
A geomagnetic storm
What's the difference between a mean and an extreme?
Mean = average
Extreme = peak high or peak low
What is the set and temp. of the Canary current?
Set south, cold
What is convection?
The transfer of energy resulting from changes in density
What kinds of clouds form in hooks/filaments?
Cirrus
What is the aphelion and when does it occur?
Aphelion is when the Earth is farthest away from the sun. It occurs on July 4th.
What is the primary purpose of the WSCC Tables?
Forecast the probability of occurrence for specified visibility and cloud ceilings based on wind direction and speed
What is the set and temp of the Mozambique current?
South, warm
What are the subclimates of the Meso-thermal climate?
What kinds of clouds normally cover the entire celestial dome?
Altostratus
Where are the Earth's magnetic poles?
Northwest Greenland and Antarctica south of Austrailia.
Why would you submit a SAR for a unique and an unavailable climatological product?
Raw data used to determine weather impacts on new weapons systems; climatology tool for a deployed location.
What are the cold currents?
W Austrailia, California, Peru, Canary, and Benguela
What are the layers of the sun's interior and atmosphere?
Core, radiation zone, convection zone; chromosphere, photosphere, corona