A Farmer Is Trying to Determine Which Kind of Seed

question 66

Multiple Choice

A farmer is trying to determine which kind of seed he should plant. He consults a(n) in order to determine the length of his growing season and average rainfall in order to make the best choice.

• A) climatological forecast
• B) analog forecast
• C) numerical forecast
• D) persistence forecast

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Negative Feedback Loop

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