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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) What is weather? Answer: When we talk about the weather, we are really describing the conditions in the atmosphere and the air around us at a particular moment. If you look outside now you might see that the weather is cloudy or sunny, or that it is wet or windy. 2) Which district has the most rainfall? Answer: 3) What is a hurricane? Answer: A hurricane is a tropical cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 64 knots or 74 miles per hour. Answer: Although there is a cool (December to February) season marked by the
passage of cold fronts across the country , climate. 5) How do I become a meteorologist? Answer: High School: The first step for any student in high school considering a career in meteorology is to take as many physical science courses and mathematics as possible. It is also important to become familiar with the use of computers for problem solving, writing and communications. Therefore high school students with an interest in a career as meteorologist should take every mathematics, physics and computer courses that are available.
University :
The majority of practicing meteorologists
hold at least an
undergraduate degree (Bachelor of Science) in meteorology. In
addition
to the required or core courses in meteorology, the
program also
includes basic courses in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and
computer science. The typical degree program is as vigorous as
any
engineering program. Most meteorology undergraduates who wish to
receive high grades will need to sacrifice some of their social
life.
So for all who want to grow up and be called a "meteorologist,"
the
message is math, science, math, science …. Study hard, make some sacrifices, and the rewards will most assuredly be there
Answer: The
Saffir-Simpson
Hurricane Scale is a classification used for
hurricanes. The scale divides hurricanes into five categories
distinguished by the intensities of their sustained winds. The
classifications are intended primarily for use in measuring the
potential
damage and flooding a hurricane will cause upon landfall. 7) What are some types of meteorological instruments? Answer: These links provide listings of some meteorological instruments and descriptions of weather instruments and the parameter they measure. This link also has instructions on how to make simple weather instruments. 8) When does the rainy season begin? Answer: The rainy season starts around the mid to
end of May in the district and early to mid June in the Corozal district. 9) What is the storm surge? Answer: Storm surge is the onshore rush of sea caused by the high winds associated with a land falling cyclone and also by the low pressure of the storm. Its effects can be made worst if the cyclone makes landfall at a time of high astronomical tide. 10) What is the dry period in August called? Answer: The ten to twelve day dry period in August is called the “mauga” season.
The word is taken from the local Creole dialect spoken in derived from the English word “meager” which means skimpy, scanty or sparse.
11)
What is the name of the most intense or
strongest hurricane to hit Answer: Hurricane
Iris in 2001
affected southern However, the most destructive and infamous was Hurricane Hattie which had 140 mph winds but was a Category 5 hurricane with 160 mph winds before landfall. 12) During which months of the year does the hurricane season cover? Answer: The hurricane season in the Atlantic,
Caribbean and from 1st June to 30th November each year. However, there have been several cyclones that have formed before and after this period. 13) What are the stages in the formation of a hurricane? Answer: At first there has to be an initial disturbance such as a tropical wave or the tail end of a stationary frontal zone. As the system further develops a closed circulation it becomes a depression. Further intensification leads to a tropical storm (maximum sustained winds 39 to 73 mph). At this stage it is given a name. As the storm strengthens and maximum sustained winds reach 74 mph and greater, it is upgraded to a hurricane. Then hurricanes are further classified according to categories on the Answer: The Corozal district receives the least rainfall with an average yearly rainfall of 60 inches. 15) What is a major hurricane? Answer: A major hurricane is one that is either a Category 3, 4 or 5 on the 16) What is a tropical wave? Answer: A tropical wave is a perturbation in the mean easterly flow over the tropics. Convection usually accompanies these waves and conceptual models show this activity is placed to the east of the axis. Tropical waves
are responsible for most of the rainfall in June to October and are often disturbances from which tropical cyclones develop.. Answer: Climate refers to average weather conditions over a long period of time. Weather describes the conditions in the atmosphere and the air around us at a particular
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