Predicting Weather Changes

Carry Instruments for collecting Weather data high into the atmosphere where human observation is not feasible.

• Weather Satellite

• Weather Balloon

• Weather Map

Weather Stations in many locations can gather real-time weather data.

• Automated Computer Station

• Automated Satellite Station

• Automated Weather Station

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Are lines joining places on the map that have the same air pressure.

• Isotherms

• Isobars

Process weather data quickly, which enables forecasters to make timely predictions.

• Computer Forecasts

• Weather Map

• Making Observations

Are lines joining places that have the same temperature.

• Isotherms

• Isobars

Is a simple way of predicting how the weather might change.

• Computer Forecasts

• Weather Map

• Making Observations

Data from many local weather situations all over the country is:

• Computerized

• Synthesized

• Satellized

Satellites orbit high above earth collecting data as well as images of earth´s surface and atmosphere.

• Weather Balloons

• Weather Map

• Weather Satellites

Is a scientist who studies and predicts weather.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Is a model that shows the weather conditions at a particular time over a large area.

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Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6