SWYK LGD- Predicting Weather

Which type of weather front is typically associated with thunderstorms and heavy rain?

• Cold front

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What does a high-pressure system usually indicate?

• Stormy weather

• Clear skies

• High humidity

• Low temperatures

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DOK Level 1: Recall

On a weather map, what symbol is used to represent a cold front?

• Red semi-circles

• Blue triangles

• Red triangles

• Blue semi-circles

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the process by which water vapor changes into liquid water, commonly seen on the surface of a cold glass of water?

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Sublimation

• Precipitation

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How do meteorologists use weather maps?

• To predict future weather conditions

• To measure the exact temperature of the atmosphere

• To control the weather

• To study the history of weather

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why do weather fronts cause changes in the weather?

• Because they mark the boundary between two air masses of different temperatures and humidity

• Because they indicate areas where no weather changes occur

• Because they are only present during specific seasons

• Because they show where the sun's rays are strongest

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How can predicting weather benefit communities?

• By allowing people to wear appropriate clothing

• By enabling farmers to plan their planting and harvesting

• By preparing communities for severe weather events to reduce damage

• All of the above

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What two types of weather does Low Pressure bring?

• dry

• humid

• rainy

• sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What weather can you expect with a stationary front?

• storms, then cool good weather

• a few days of rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What happens after a cold air mass passes through and area?

• It snows and stays for many days.

• Only cold weather forms in the area.

• Any rain stops. Dry, clear cool or cold weather follows.

• It rains or snows for many days.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5