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What is the primary purpose of meteorology in the maritime industry?
What is the primary purpose of meteorology in the maritime industry?
- To study ocean currents and marine life
- To predict weather patterns for recreational purposes
- To facilitate safe navigation (correct)
- To monitor air quality and pollution
What does a hygrometer measure?
What does a hygrometer measure?
- Air pressure variations
- Wind speed and direction
- Cloud base height
- Humidity (correct)
What is the purpose of a barometer in weather forecasting?
What is the purpose of a barometer in weather forecasting?
- To calculate relative humidity
- To measure cloud base height
- To measure wind speed and direction
- To predict weather changes (correct)
What is the primary use of altimeters in maritime navigation?
What is the primary use of altimeters in maritime navigation?
What is the dew point?
What is the dew point?
What instrument provides information about sea surface temperature?
What instrument provides information about sea surface temperature?
What type of clouds are often associated with thunderstorms?
What type of clouds are often associated with thunderstorms?
What is the term for the process by which water vapor changes directly to ice crystals?
What is the term for the process by which water vapor changes directly to ice crystals?
What type of cloud is often associated with fair weather?
What type of cloud is often associated with fair weather?
What is an air mass?
What is an air mass?
What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?
What happens when a cold front meets a warm front?
What is a depression or low-pressure system?
What is a depression or low-pressure system?
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Purpose of meteorology in maritime industry?
Purpose of meteorology in maritime industry?
To facilitate safe navigation by providing weather information.
What does a hygrometer measure?
What does a hygrometer measure?
An instrument used to measure the amount of moisture in the air.
Purpose of a barometer?
Purpose of a barometer?
To predict weather changes by measuring atmospheric pressure.
Primary use of altimeters in maritime navigation?
Primary use of altimeters in maritime navigation?
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What is the dew point?
What is the dew point?
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Sea thermometer
Sea thermometer
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Clouds associated with thunderstorms?
Clouds associated with thunderstorms?
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What is deposition?
What is deposition?
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Cloud associated with fair weather?
Cloud associated with fair weather?
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What is an air mass?
What is an air mass?
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Cold vs warm front?
Cold vs warm front?
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Depression/Low-pressure system?
Depression/Low-pressure system?
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Study Notes
Atmospheric Science
- Variations in air pressure across different regions are caused by Earth's rotation.
- Humidity is associated with the formation of clouds.
Meteorology in Maritime Studies
- The primary purpose of meteorology in maritime studies is to facilitate safe navigation.
- Meteorology plays a crucial role in mitigating weather-related risks to ensure safe maritime voyages.
Weather Measurement Instruments
- A ceilometer measures cloud base height above the ground.
- An anemometer measures wind speed.
- A hygrometer measures humidity.
- A barometer is essential for predicting weather changes.
- An altimeter is primarily used for navigation during foggy conditions.
- A barograph measures air pressure variations over time.
Clouds and Weather Phenomena
- Dew point is the temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture.
- Cumulus clouds are associated with fair weather.
- Stratus clouds are low-level clouds that often bring steady rain.
- Cirrus clouds are thin and wispy, often appearing high in the sky.
- Cumulonimbus clouds are associated with thunderstorms.
- Nimbostratus clouds are often gray and bring continuous rain or snow.
- Deposition is the process of water vapor changing directly to ice crystals.
- Fog is a type of cloud that forms near the ground.
Fronts and Air Masses
- A front is a boundary separating two masses of air of different densities.
- An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and moisture properties throughout.
- A depression or low-pressure system is a region of low atmospheric pressure.
- When a cold front meets a warm front, the cold air mass moves under the warm air mass.
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