Question

which forecasting method uses a cause - and - effect relationship to predict weather?
a. climatology method
b. analog method
c. persistence method
d. hygrometry method

Explanation:

• Climatology method: Relies on historical weather data for prediction, not cause - effect.
• Analog method: Uses past weather situations (analogs) similar to current one. Based on the idea that similar initial conditions (cause) will lead to similar weather outcomes (effect).
• Persistence method: Assumes current weather will continue, no cause - effect analysis.
• Hygrometry method: Measures humidity, not a forecasting method based on cause - effect for overall weather.

Answer:

B. Analog method