Weather maps and weather prediction quiz

Which of the following correctly identifies two of the eight elements of weather?

• condensation and saturation

• latitude and longitude

• atmospheric pressure and visibility

• dew point and ground temperature

Which of the following is a tool that can collect weather data at mid- to upper levels of the atmosphere?

• radar

• balloon

• weather map

• automated weather observation station

Look at the map and explain what front is located in Texas.

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which town is experiencing the most severe weather?

• Sterling

• Peru

• Clinton

• Rockford

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of front is shown on the surface weather map?

• Cold Front

• Warm Front

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which city is closest to a high pressure system?

• New York
• Miami
• Minneapolis
• Boise

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The analysis of scientific data to predict future weather conditions.

• Meteorology

• Weather Forecasting

• Weather Map

• none of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Orbiting weather satellites at high altitudes provide data on....

• Water Vapor

• Cloud-top Temperatures

• Movement of weather systems

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6