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Medesa

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on: Jul 14, 2018
Explain the importance of the Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) to the weather forecasting process.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

In the United States, the most important reason for the increased capacity to analyze weather has been
 
  A) increased government funding for research.
  B) improvement in technology.
  C) better knowledge of meteorology.
  D) more complete information on surface weather conditions.


Eazy416

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

Answer: The forecasting process begins with observations, and the ASOS is a primary source for surface data around the world. The ASOS measures and records many important meteorological variables, including temperature, dew point, precipitation amount and type, wind, cloud coverage and height, and visibility.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


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