Question

Which city showed the largest discrepancy between NARR estimates and the mean annual precipitation values reported on the US Climate Data website (use first entry for each city)? Seattle precipitation – NARR prediction: 104.36cm; Actual: 94.31cmTucson precipitation – NARR prediction: 31.88cm; Actual: 30.27cmAtlanta precipitation – NARR prediction: 120.41cm; Actual: 126.33cma) Tucson b) Seattlec) Atlanta

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Seattle

Explanation:

The discrepancy can be estimated by subtracting the value of the NARR estimates from that of the mean annual precipitation. Mathematically, we have:

Seattle:

Discrepancy = | 94.31 - 104.36 | = 10.05

Tucson:

Discrepancy = | 30.27 - 31.88 | = 1.61

Atlanta:

Discrepancy = | 126.33 - 120.41 | = 5.92

Therefore, based on the calculations above, it can be concluded that the city with the highest discrepancy is Seattle. The correct option is option b.