Weather Forecasting

On a weather map, what does the following symbol represent?

• cold front

• high pressure system

• stationary front

• warm front

On the weather map above, what do the bright green areas represent?

• rain

• clouds

• high winds

• warm fronts

On the weather map above, what does the "H" represent?

• heavy rain

• a high pressure system

• a low pressure system

• a hurricane

On the weather map above, what does the "L" represent?

• heavy rain

• a low pressure system

• lightning

• light rain

On a weather map, what does the following symbol represent?

• cold front

• stationary front

• low pressure system

• warm front

Based on the clouds in the picture, what could you have predicted about the weather?

• The weather will probably be dry.

• The weather will probably be very hot.

• There will probably be rain.

• There will be lightning and thunder.

Fronts are boundaries between air masses of different temperatures and humidity levels (e.g., between warm and cold air masses). Warm air rises as cool air moves in to take its place, causing a front between the two different air masses. Which of the following can be expected at such fronts?

• fog

• clouds and precipitation

• dry weather

• clear skies

According to a weather map, a cold air mass is moving into a given area where a warm air mass is currently located. What type of weather should be expected as the cold air mass approaches?

• dry conditions, followed by warmer weather

• rain, followed by cooler weather

• rain, followed by warmer weather

• dry conditions with little wind

Monica notices white, wispy, thin clouds, high in the atmosphere. Which type of weather is most likely taking place?

• thunderstorms

• light rainy weather

• fair, pleasant weather

• foggy, overcast conditions

When clouds are blocking sunlight from reaching the Earth, the weather will most likely be _______.

• more windy

• warmer

• cooler

• drier