Analyzing and Interpreting Weather Data

Where is an occluded front found on this map?

• In Canada

• Near North & South Carolina

• Along the west coast

• In Mexico

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is Texas currently experiencing?

• warm, rainy

• warm, sunny

• cool, sunny

• cool, rainy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which statement is true, according to this map?

• The midwest region of the United States has received a lot of snow recently.

• Northern California is experiencing a severe drought.

• Most of Florida is probably experiencing flooding conditions.

• The southwest region of the United States has received little precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based on the data on this map, which statement is correct?

• Helena receives more precipitation during warmer months.

• Helena receives most of its precipitation during winter.

• When the temperatures are low, Helena gets a lot of snow.

• Summer always has more precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which pressure system is most likely present in this region on this day?

• Low Pressure

• Medium Pressure

• High Pressure

• No Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The numbers on the barometer are dropping. What does this mean?

• It is getting much colder.

• The air pressure is increasing.

• Rain will be stopping soon.

• Air pressure is decreasing.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Temperature scale used by forecasters in the United States

• Fahrenheit

• Celsius

• Kelvin

• Millibars

How does weather move in the United States?

• east to west

• west to east

• north to west

• east to south

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the role of the National Weather Service?

• To make laws about how to record weather

• To create weather maps for TV forecasters

• To analyze weather data and send alerts when needed

• To map climate patterns and oceanic circulation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Clockwise

• The direction low pressure air rotates

• The direction high pressure air rotates

• The direction a cold front moves

• The direction a warm front moves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6