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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A climatological forecast provides long-term averages of weather patterns (usually over the last 30 years) in a specific area. This information would be useful for a farmer trying to make a decision about which type of seed to plant, as they can choose a seed that is well-suited to the typical weather conditions in their area. This is a more reliable method than using short-term forecasts or analog forecasts, which may not accurately reflect the long-term climate patterns. Numerical forecasts and persistence forecasts are also not as helpful in this context, as they are focused on short-term predictions of specific weather events rather than long-term patterns.

A Farmer Is Trying to Determine Which Kind of Seed