Weather Maps and Predicting Weather

Which city is currently experiencing a snow storm?

• Seattle

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

• New York

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A cold front is approaching Minneapolis. What will happen to the air temperature?

• stay the same

• increase

• decrease

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

• Warm Front
• High Air Pressure
• Cold Front
• High Temperatures

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

• High Pressure
• Warm Front
• Cold Front
• Mountains

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which of the following is a common effect of El Niño?

• Increased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Decreased rainfall in the western Pacific

• Cooler temperatures in the eastern Pacific

• Increased snowfall in the Antarctic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the main method used by meteorologists to forecast weather?

• Astrology

• Numerical weather prediction models

• Historical weather patterns

• Animal behavior

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main purpose of weather forecasting?

• To predict the exact temperature and precipitation amounts for future dates

• To provide a general understanding of future weather patterns for planning and safety

• To record historical weather data for climate analysis

• To influence weather patterns and prevent natural disasters

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What sort of weather can the Twin Cities expect over the next 48 hours?

• Clear skies and warming temperatures

• Warm, rainy weather followed by cloudy skies

• Clear skies, cooling temperatures and heavy rain

• Cloudy, snowy weather followed by clearing skies

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112.20.b.10.B

How do meteorologists use satellites in weather forecasting?

• To measure the temperature of the ocean

• To communicate with weather stations

• To observe cloud patterns and movements

• To predict earthquakes

Tags

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

High Pressure is associated with this type of weather...

• Cloudy/Overcast Weather

• Cold Weather

• Warm Weather

• Fair Weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6