4.2 Weather Data Observation and Collection

Open Ended

Think about it...

What are some of the more traditional ways of predicting the weather before technology?

Match

Match the description with the correct step.

• identifying weather systems influencing local, regional, and global weather systems and patterns

• imitating atmospheric conditions based on previous data using models

• comparing computer model outputs with current observational data

• preparing a weather forecast based on data analysis and patterns

analyzing data

simulating data

evaluating data

interpreting data

• analyzing data

• simulating data

• evaluating data

• interpreting data

Multiple Choice

Why is it necessary for meteorologists to observe major weather systems,

such as storms?

• to keep track of the storms and their impact

• to understand the influence of storms on weather

• to prevent similar storms from happening in the future

Multiple Choice

Which weather instrument would be the most helpful in measuring weather

data over the open ocean?

• hygrometer

• weather station

• weather satellite

Reorder

Correctly order the steps of weather forecasting

• collecting weather data

• analyzing the data

• simulating data using computer models

• evaluating the models

• interpreting the results to create forecasts

1

2

3

4

5

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5

Match

Match the instruments with their descriptions.

• contains instruments to measure atmospheric conditions

• uses electromagnetic pulses to determine the intensity of different forms of precipitation

• monitors global weather and climate conditions

• uses sensors to measure various meteorological parameters during flight

weather station

weather radar

weather satellite

aircraft

• weather station

• weather radar

• weather satellite

• aircraft

Multiple Choice

Which instrument measures upper-air conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and wind speed?

• weather balloon

• hygrometer

• barometer

Open Ended

Explain why meteorologists must observe weather elements.

Name two instruments they use to observe weather elements.

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Meteorologists must observe weather elements because . . .

Two instruments used to observe weather elements are . . .

Multiple Choice

Exit Ticket...

The ultimate high ground from which to observe the weather is:

• weather stations

• weather balloons

• airplanes

• satellites