Lesson 3: Weather Forecasts

What do meteorologists measure before making a forecast?

• A) Weather variables

• B) Weather maps

• C) Weather stations

A(n) _______ describes a set of weather measurements made on Earth's surface.

• surface report.

• weather forecast

• climate summary

• atmospheric reading

What measurements are included in weather reports?

• Temperature, humidity, and wind speed

• Only temperature

• Only humidity

• Only wind speed

A(n) _______ describes wind, temperature, and humidity conditions above Earth's surface.

• upper-air report.

• weather forecast

• surface report

• climate summary

A radiosonde is a type of:

• Weather balloon

• Satellite

• Radar

• Telescope

Satellites provide weather information by measuring the _______ given off by Earth and by taking photographs.

• radiation.

• temperature.

• light.

• sound.

Infrared satellite images provide information about:

• temperature variations

• ocean currents

• wind speed

• atmospheric pressure

Doppler radar is a special form of radar that can be used to detect _______ and approximate wind speed.

• precipitation

• temperature

• humidity

• pressure

What does the station model display?

• Weather conditions

• Train schedules

• Astronomical data

• Traffic patterns

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Thermometer

• Barometer