Mystery Science Weather Prediction Storms

What type of weather often accompanies a cold front?

• fog and warmer temperatures

• rain and colder temperatures

• tornadoes and warmer temperatures

• hurricanes and colder temperatures

One of the elements used to help predict weather includes measuring the amount of water vapor in the air. What does this describe?

• wind speed

• humidity

• air pressure

What will most likely happen if relative humidity reaches 100% and the air temperature is very high?

• rain may form

• snow may form

The table shows the temperature and precipitation levels predicted to occur in four different cities on the same day. In only one city on this day, it is predicted to snow. Which city will most likely experience snow on this day?

• city A

• city B

• city C

• city D

How has weather prediction changed over time?

• math calculations are now done by hand

• computer models make predictions more accurate

• computer models make predicting weather take much longer

Which of the following is NOT a type of data that is used to make a weather forecast?

• gravity

• wind speed

• air pressure

• temperature

Look at the map and explain what front is located in Texas.

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

Look at this map and predict the weather for the state of Vermont.

• rain

• clear skies

• snow

• tornadoes

What type of front is located in the north eastern states? (Hint: It is purple)

• cold

• warm

• stationary

• occluded

What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

• rainy, cloudy, stormy weather

• clear skies, calm winds, no precipitation