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anshika

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Explain how weather forecasting blends art and science.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Numerical forecast models predict ________ weather phenomena using
 
  A) parameterizations
  B) assumptions
  C) bias
  D) the K-index


stano32

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: The process of weather forecasting contains both scientific and artistic elements. Weather forecasting is a highly sophisticated and data-intensive endeavor. Rigorous scientific training is required of meteorologists; yet, in the end, it is the artistic subjectivity based on experience that balances the objectivity of science.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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