Predicting Weather Patterns for Kids

What factors do meteorologists use to predict weather changes?

• Astrological signs

• Measurable factors like temperature and wind direction

• Random guesses

• Historical events

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What is a weather forecast?

• A mythological story about weather

• A random guess about future weather

• A prediction based on recorded measurements

• A historical record of past weather

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Why do meteorologists use similar symbols on weather maps worldwide?

• To make the maps look colorful

• To confuse people

• To communicate more clearly with one another

• To follow ancient traditions

What is the main purpose of weather maps?

• To summarize weather conditions

• To display advertisements

• To show historical events

• To predict earthquakes

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What type of weather is typically brought by a cold front?

• Gusty winds, drops in temperature, and heavy rains

• Overcast and wet weather

• Gentle rains and warm temperatures

• Clear skies and dry weather

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What symbol represents a stationary front on a weather map?

• A blue symbol

• A red symbol

• A blue and red symbol

• A green symbol

What is a high-pressure system associated with?

• Overcast and wet weather

• Clear skies and dry weather

• Thunderstorms

• Snowfall

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How do winds behave in a high-pressure system?

• They remain stationary

• They spiral clockwise out from the center

• They spiral counterclockwise toward the center

• They move in a straight line

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What type of precipitation is represented by this symbol: ☔?

• Snow

• Ice storms

• Rain

• Thunderstorms

What causes ice storms?

• Warm air trapped between two cold layers

• Cold air trapped between two warm layers

• Low-pressure systems

• High-pressure systems

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