WX0903a · Forecasting & Review (Written)
16 questions · 0 multiple choice · 16 written · ASA 109 Marine Weather — Forecasting & Review (Written)
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Q1
Why is it that a ring around the sun or moon is how native shamans earned their keep as weather forecasters?
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Q2
Why are windward squalls not the ones to worry about?
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Q3
How do we tell from cirrus clouds which way bad weather will approach?
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Q4
Why is a barometer so important to forecasting?
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Q5
What are the most important onboard observations needed to forecast the wind?
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Q6
What do you do if the weather maps do not agree with your own observations of wind speed, wind direction, and barometer?
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Q7
What is potentially the very first indicator of the possible approach of a distant storm?
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Q8
How do you tell if an approaching squall has already let down its dangerous downburst of strong gusty winds?
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Q9
What can we learn from ripples and cat’s paws on the surfaces of waves?
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Q10
What is a fast or slow rate of barometric pressure change, and what it means?
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Q11
How do you tell at sunset if you are going to have a squally night at sea?
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Q12
How do we keep a good log book that will help with weather forecasting?
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Q13
How do we tell who among our competitors is ahead in an ocean race? (Just skip this one if not interested in racing.)
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Handicap is not considered here. Review WXTL Ask-me 1904.
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Q14
Explain a way to layout your course to meet favorable winds ahead at the right location.
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Review WXTL Ask-Me 1905.
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Q15
Why do all vessels tend to round up (turn into the wind) when surfing down big waves, and how to avoid it.
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Review WXTL Ask-me 1308.
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How do you predict your new heading when you jibe to the same apparent wind angle on the other board? (skip this one if not interested in sailing)
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Check out jibe in the Glossary.
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