Analyzing Weather Maps

In which direction is the cold front moving?

• South

• North

• West

• East

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which location is most likely experiencing warmer temperatures and higher humidity?

• Location A

• Location B

• Location C

• Location D

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Should the "?" be replaced with an "H" or an "L"?

• "L" because the fronts near this location do not create precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation.

• "L" because the fronts near the location produce precipitation and low pressure systems bring precipitation

• "H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems bring precipitation.

• "H" because the fronts near this location create precipitation and high pressure systems do not bring precipitation.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which two cities are most likely to experience clear, dry weather?

• Seattle & San Francisco

• Chicago & Minneapolis

• Chicago & Nashville

• Dallas & Houston

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

These symbols represent a/an ________

• cold front

• warm front

• stationary front

• occluded front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather is Minneapolis most likely experiencing?

• light/drizzly rain

• severe thunderstorms

• sunny skies

• cloudy skies, light precipitation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What kind of weather is Chicago most likely experiencing? Notice the direction of the front that has just passed through the area.

• Cold, dry air

• Cool, moist air

• Humid, cool air

• Humid, warmer air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What weather conditions are present in Dallas, Texas?

• storms, precipitation, cooler temperatures

• high humidity, rising temperatures

• Clear skies, fair weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary purpose of a weather map?

• To predict future weather conditions

• To display historical climate data

• To show the distribution of natural resources

• To map the topography of an area

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following symbols on a weather map indicates a cold front?

• A line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with semicircles pointing in the direction of movement

• A line with both triangles and semicircles on opposite sides

• A dashed line