Interpreting Weather Reports

What does "precipitation" mean?

• temperature

• humidity

• rain, snow, sleet, or hail

• wind speed

If a weather report mentions a "cold front", what can you expect?

• warmer temps

• colder temps

• more humidity

• no change

What does a high-pressure system usually bring

• stormy weather

• mild, clear weather

• hot weather

• snow

What does the term "humidity" refer to?

• temp of the air

• pressure of the air

• amount of moisture in the air

• speed of the wind

What does a weather report mean by visibility?

• how far you can see

• how fast the wind is blowing

• temperature changes

• rainfall amount

What weather condition is a "meterologist" most likely to report on?

• earthquakes

• traffic

• storms

• political events

If a weather report forecasts "scattered thunderstorms," what does it mean?

• will occur everywhere

• are unlikely

• will occur only in certain areas

• have already passed

What does "wind chill" refer to?

• actual temperature

• temperature it feels like due to wind

• speed of wind

• humidity level

What is indicated by partly cloudy in a weather report?

• no clouds

• complete cloud cover

• some clouds, but also sunshine

• constant rain

What might you expect if a weather report predicts frost?

• intense heat

• ice forming on surfaces

• heavy rain

• high humidity