predicting weather

A student observes a clear sky and a temperature reading of 85° F at 8:00 am. What is the most likely prediction about the day's weather?

• The day's weather will be cold.

• The day's weather will be rainy.

• The day's weather will be hot.

• The days weather will be snowy.

A meteorologist used radar to analyze the wind during a storm in the central plains of the United States. The winds were measure at 145 miles per hour and were moving in a circular pattern. According to the data, which event was the meteorologist most likely observing?

• Lightning storm
• Tornado
• Rainbow
• Cloud formation

On a summer evening, a barometer reading shows a gradual increase in air pressure. The humidity is 80%. The thermometer reading is slightly increasing. Based on these data, what type of weather should be expected for the next day?

• Clear and sunny
• Cool and rainy
• Rainy and windyc. Rainy and windy
• Cloudy and cold

 Atmospheric pressure begins to fall slowly during the afternoon on a clear summer day. The pressure continues to drop overnight. What kind of weather will most likely occur the next day?

• Sunny and warm
• Sunny and cold
• Cloudy with rain
• Cloudy with snow

What kind of weather is a low-pressure system most likely to bring?

• Fair weather
• Hot, sunny weather
• Precipitation
• Light breezesd. Light breezes

What will happen if humidity increases until the air cannot hold any more water vapor?

• Weather conditions will stay the same
• More water will evaporate from any nearby bodies of water.
• The water vapor will move as wind to an area of low humidity.
• Clouds or fog will form, and precipitation may occur.

What causes most changes in local weather?

• Movement of air masses
• Changes in temperature
• High humidity
• Clouds

Which weather pattern is associated with a high-pressure system?

• Heavy rains
• Fair weather
• Snow
• Changing weather conditions

As you get ready for school, you observe that the sky is filled with large, dark gray clouds and the temperature is about 30* C (86*F). What do you predict the weather will most likely be later in the day?

• Cold and clear
• Warm and rainy
• Cold and snowy
• Hot and clear

A weather forecaster announces that precipitation is on the way and that daytime temperatures will be between 0° C and 2° C. Which kind of weather should people in the area expect?

• Warm and sunny
• Cold and snowy
• Cool and foggy
• Warm and rainy