How We Predict the Weather Review

What is the main job of a meteorologist?

• Studying rocks

• Predicting the weather

• Observing the stars

• Measuring ocean tides

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Which of the following tools measures air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Rain gauge

• Anemometer

Why do meteorologists use more than one computer model?

• To increase their chances of being correct

• Because computers often break

• To make weather prediction more complicated

• Because only one model is always accurate

What is a weather balloon used for?

• Measuring ocean temperature

• Collecting weather data from high in the atmosphere

• Catching raindrops to measure rainfall

• Measuring the speed of wind on the ground

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that meteorologists study to predict the weather?

• Temperature

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• The number of people in a city

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Which tool helps measure temperature?

• A. Barometer

• B. Rain gauge

• C. Thermometer

• D. Compass

Why do weather forecasts sometimes change?

• A. Because scientists change their minds

• B. Because new data can alter predictions

• C. Because people don't always believe the forecast

• D. Because meteorologists guess the weather

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What role do humans still play in weather prediction, even with advanced computer models?

• A. They program the computer models and analyze results

• B. They stop storms from forming

• C. They predict the weather without using tools

• D. They change the weather using special machines

Which of the following is the BEST way to improve weather predictions?

• A. Using more advanced technology and better models

• B. Guessing based on past weather reports

• C. Watching the sky without using any tools

• D. Waiting until the weather actually happens

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What is the likelihood of a certain weather event occurring called?

• A. A random guess about the weather

• B. The likelihood of a certain weather event occurring

• C. A weather prediction

• D. A weather forecast

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