7.E.1.4 Weather Map Types

Our weather generally moves in this direction...

• West to East
• East to West
• North to South
• South to North

Which of the following is NOT used to create weather forecasts.

• Computer models

• Weather balloons

• Guesses

• Radar

Which statement is true, according to this map?

• The midwest region of the United States has received a lot of snow recently.

• Northern California is experiencing a severe drought.

• Most of Florida is probably experiencing flooding conditions.

• The southwest region of the United States has received little precipitation.

Which type of image is this? 

• Radar
• Satellite
• Isotherm
• Isobar

What type of map is shown?

• satelite
• radar
• isobar
• isotherm

What type of map is shown?

• satellite
• radar
• isobar
• isotherm

Weather conditions and patterns can be predicted based on weather data collected from various sources.  I am the source used to see cloud patterns and movement.  What am I?

• isobars
• radar
• satellite
• isotherms

I am the source used to detect cloud cover, rainfall, or storm location, intensity, and movement, and the potential for severe weather.  What am I?

• isotherm
• radar
• satellite
• isobars

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