Predicting Weather Conditions

Do you have a career as a meteorologist?

It is essential for students for know

1. Weather conditions and patterns can be _____________based on weather data collected from various sources.

a) Discardedb) Predictedc) Disastrousd) Hurricane

Direct Observations and Measurements

2. Basic weather conditions can be observed, measured or obtained from ____________.

a) Weatherologist

b) Climatologist

c) Meteorologist

d) Histologist

Direct Observations and Measurements

3. In order to make weather predictions, the data should be collected ____________.

a) Once a year

b) Twice a month

c) On a regular basis over a period of time

d) Whenever you need information

Direct Observations and Measurements

4. The consistent collection of weather data allows for the development of ________ in weather conditions .

a) patterns

b) flaws

c) conditions

d) Storms

Direct Observations and Measurements

5. A hurricane’s path can be predicted using data on its ________ allowing meteorologists to warn the public.

a) Length over time

b) Amount over time

c) Position over time

d) Rain over time

Weather Maps6. The numbers on picture

are called isotherms, used on weather maps to indicate ___________.

a) A little to a lot of rainfall b) A little to a lot of cloud

coverc) High and low

temperaturesd) High or low pressure

systems

Weather Maps7. The lines with the

numbers on the picture are called isobars, used on weather maps to indicate ___________.

a) A little to a lot of rainfall b) A little to a lot of cloud

coverc) High and low

temperaturesd) High or low pressure

systems

You will need this slide to help you answer questions 8,9,10

Weather Maps (draw)

8. _____________ from specific locations provide information that can be used to predict weather patterns.

a) Station models

b) Temperature models

c) Hurricane trackers

d) Climate maps

Weather Maps (draw and circle temperature)

9. This picture shows a station model. What is the temperature in that area?

a) 61◦F

b) 987◦F

c) +11◦F

d) 75◦F

Weather Maps (draw and circle pressure)

10.This picture shows a station model. What is the pressure in that area?

a) 50 mb

b) 196 mb

c) +18 mb

d) 42 mb

Draw and label both

11.What are 2 ways meteorologist can predict cloud patterns, detect cloud cover, rain or storm location and severe weather?

a) Satellite and radar

b) Rain gauge

c) Radar and news

d) Hurricane warnings and satellites

Use the video link below to help you answer questions 12-17

Weather Instruments:

• The keywords from the question should be what the instrument measures.

• Then draw the instruments before you watch the video.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNmtns2Z3Xc

If the link doesn’t work, I added a link to the post as well.

Weather Instruments (draw)

12.The instrument in the picture is used to measure wind speed in miles per hour (mph).

a) Barometer

b) Rain gauge

c) Thermometer

d) Anemometer

Weather Instruments (draw)

13.The instrument in the picture is used to measure wind direction (East, West, North, South).

a) Rain gauge

b) Wind vane

c) Sling psychrometer

d) Barometer

Weather Instruments (draw)

14. The instrument in the picture is used to measure temperature degrees Fahrenheit or Celcius (◦F or ◦C).

a) Thermometer

b) Wind vane

c) Sling psychrometer

d) Barometer

Weather Instruments (draw)

15. The instrument in the picture is used to measure air pressure in millibars(mb).

a) Thermometer

b) Wind vane

c) Sling psychrometer

d) Barometer

Weather Instruments (draw)

16. The instrument in the picture is used to measure the amount of precipitation in inches or centimeters (in. or cm).

a) Thermometer

b) Wind vane

c) Rain gauge

d) Barometer

Weather Instruments (draw)

17. The instrument in the picture has 2 thermometers and is used to measure humidity (the amount of water vapor in the air).

a) Thermometer

b) Sling psychrometer

c) Rain gauge

d) Barometer

18. What is climate?

a) Day to day conditions of the atmosphere

b) Average conditions over a long period of time

c) Day to day conditions over a long period of time

d) When the conditions never change

Use the graph below to answer the question.

19.What was the temperature at 9:00 p.m?

a) 78◦F

b) 80◦F

c) 72◦F

d) 82◦F

Use the graph below to answer the question.

20.At what times did the temperature remain constant (the same)?

a) 6:00p.m to 9:00p.m

b) 9:00a.m to 10:00a.m

c) 6:00p.m to 7:00p.m

d) 1:00p.m to 2:00p.m