32.The word "subtle" in line 8 is closest in meaning to
(A) complex
(B) regular
(C) imagined
(D) slight
33.Why does the author state in line 10 that observations are taken "just once every twelve hours?"
(A) To indicate that the observations are timely
(B) To show why the observations are on limited value
(C) To compare data from balloons and computers
(D) To give an example of international cooperation
34.The word "they" in line 13 refers to
(A) models
(B) conditions
(C) regions
(D) events
35.Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an advance in short - range weather forecasting?
(A) Weather balloons
(B) Radar systems
(C) Automated instruments
(D) Satellites
36.The word "compile" in line 23 is closest in meaning to
(A) put together
(B) look up
(C) pile high
(D) work over
37.With Nowcasting, it first became possible to provide information about
(A) short-lived local storms
(B) radar networks
(C) long - range weather forecasts
(D) general weather conditions
38.The word "raw" in line 25 is closest in meaning to
(A) stormy
(B) inaccurate
(C) uncooked
(D) unprocessed
39.With which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree?
(A) Communications satellites can predict severe weather.
(B) Meteorologists should standardize computer programs.
(C) The observation - intensive approach is no longer useful.
(D) Weather predictions are becoming more accurate.
40.Which of the following would best illustrate Nowcasting?
(A) A five-day forecast
(B) A warning about a severe thunderstorm on the radio
(C) The average rainfall for each month
(D) A list of temperatures in major cities