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Hidden : 12/25/2015
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3 out of 5
Terrain:
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Pop Quiz! Let's brush up on your weather knowledge.

Although there are many things that I enjoy doing, such as hanging out with friends and family as well as geocaching, analyzing the weather is up there with my favorites. Here is a chance to prove you are worth your meteorological salt.

 

 



THE CACHE IS AT THESE COORDINATES: N 42 55.ABC W 089 12.XYZ

A- Who is the current Chief Meteorologist for Channel 27 news in Madison?

Bob Lindmeier- 3

Gary Cannalte- 5

Charlie Shortino- 7

 

B- Which city was devastated by a tornado on April 27th, 2011?

Wichita, KS- 5

Tuscaloosa, AL- 7

Oklahoma City, OK- 9

C- What is a common effect of El Nino?

Fewer tropical systems in the Atlantic Ocean- 1

Fewer tropical systems in the Pacific Ocean- 3

No effects whatsoever- 5

X- If a tornado warning needed to be issued at the posted coordinates, which National Weather Service office would issue it?

The NWS in Green Bay- 1

The NWS in Sullivan/Milwaukee- 3

The NWS in Chicago- 5

Y- The heaviest snow in a system often falls downwind of a large lake or other body of water.

True- 8

False- 9

Z- Interpret this weather map. Which state will likely have the windiest weather?

 

Idaho- 0

Vermont- 2

Florida- 4

Congrats! The test is over. Let's see if you passed: 

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)