Bob has been Springfield's top meteorologist for ten years. He received data from satellite imaging and computer models that a h
uge storm system is headed Springfield's way. In his weather forecast, however, he just tells viewers to expect heavy winds and light precipitation. What do you think about Bob's forecast?
A) Bob will be wrong because he's ignoring reliable computer and satellite data.
B) Bob is using his personal knowledge of the local area to make his forecast.
C) Bob is hoping that the wind direction will change.
Answer: B) Bob is using his personal knowledge of the local area to make his forecast.
Explanation:
Weather forecasting uses a series of technological instruments and human knowledge to predict changes in the weather. Instruments which may be digital measure the temperature, wind directions and other atmospheric conditions. However, these measurements and observations can sometimes be confusing and require knowledge of the local weather to be interpreted correctly. This is what Bob has done here.
