Weather Data Interpretation

The average monthly temperatures and precipitation data from the past 25 years for Spartanburg, South Carolina are recorded in the table. Marty was asked to make a bar graph using the precipitation data in the chart. Which graph shows the correct placement of variables?

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The map of the United States shows two fronts approaching Denver and Miami. What will likely happen to the air temperatures in Denver and Miami after the fronts pass?

• Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.

• Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will increase.

• Denver: Air temperature will increase. Miami: Air temperature will increase.

• Denver: Air temperature will decrease. Miami: Air temperature will decrease.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Use the information to answer the questions. Examine the map that shows Seattle, Washington, and El Paso, Texas. A low-pressure system is approaching El Paso. What kind of weather conditions are expected within the next day?

• cloudy skies and rainy

• cloudy skies and sunny

• sunny and clear skies

• sunny and rainy skies

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which image represents the air mass movement associated with a stationary front?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather conditions likely will exist in the two regions?

• Regions 1 and 2 will have fair weather conditions.

• Regions 1 and 2 will have stormy weather conditions.

• Region 1 will have fair weather, and Region 2 will have stormy weather.

• Region 1 will have stormy weather, and Region 2 will have fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The weather map shows the location of an approaching front. What should be the predicted temperature for city P within the next 24 hours?

• 6°C

• 12°C

• 18°C

• 24°C

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A weather front is slowly approaching Denver, Colorado, as shown on the map. What weather conditions will likely occur in Denver in the next 24 to 48 hours if the front passes through in May?

• cooler temperatures and thunderstorms

• warmer temperatures and rain

• cold temperatures and snow

• hot temperatures and sunshine

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A student notices a very large drop in air pressure during the course of a few hours on a summer day. What weather conditions will likely occur at the student’s location in the next 6 to 8 hours?

• A) rainy and windy

• B) partly cloudy and breezy

• C) sunny and calm

• D) partly sunny and breezy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A weather front is approaching Nashville, Tennessee, on a day in August. Which weather conditions will likely occur in Nashville in the next 24 to 48 hours?

• sunny followed by hot, dry air

• fog followed by warmer, more humid air

• freezing rain followed by warmer, more humid air

• thunderstorms followed by cooler, less humid air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The weather map shows the approach of weather fronts towards Salt Lake City, Utah, and Frankfort, Kentucky, in March. What change in temperatures will these cities likely experience in the next 24 to 48 hours?

• A) The temperature will increase in Salt Lake City and decrease in Frankfort.

• B) The temperature will increase in Salt Lake City and increase in Frankfort.

• C) The temperature will decrease in Salt Lake City and increase in Frankfort.

• D) The temperature will decrease in Salt Lake City and decrease in Frankfort.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6