Predicting Weather Changes

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

• warm front

• cold front

• occluded front

• stationary front

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

• rain

• clear skies

• snow

• tornadoes

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

• cold

• warm

• stationary

• occluded

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

• rainy, cloudy, stormy weather

• clear skies, calm winds, no precipitation

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Which Front is shown in the image:

• Warm Front

• Occluded front

• Cold front

• Stationary front

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(a)   can help move air masses and weather systems around the globe because it can push a cool, moist air mass into the area and change the forecast to cooler, stormy days.

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A scientist who studies and predicts weather.

(a)  

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(a)   carry instruments for collecting weather data high into the atmosphere where human observation is not feasible.

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(a)   are located in many locations to gather real-time weather data.

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(a)   orbit high above Earth collecting data as well as images of Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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