Satellite Quiz

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Polar Orbiter - Visible Image - 3 December 1998

Question 1 of 3.

Looking at the area marked "A" decide from the list the best description of this cloud pattern.

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No I'm afraid not. The structure of this cloud is convective in nature and is in the cold air behind the cold front so its unlikely to be a warm front.

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That's not correct. There is open cell convection on this image but not here. Try again.

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Yes! You're quite correct.

Polar Orbiter - Visible Image - 3 December 1998

Question 2 of 3.

How would you best describe the area marked "A" on this image?

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You're right.

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You're wrong. Such strong convection infers that this area is in the cold air behind the cold front. Try again.

Polar Orbiter - Visible Image - 3 December 1998

Question 3 of 3.

Which direction do you think the surface wind is blowing from near the area marked "A"?

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No. The cloud elements seem to be more developed as you look towards the south east. Try again.

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I don't think so. Try Again.

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Yes, you're right.

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No, If the wind was in the south-west then it would be blowing over an ever cooler sea surface and so any convective cloud would appear less developed as you look toward the north-east. Is this the case here?