Weather Forecasts

What can be learned from the information on a weather map?

• Temperature and precipitation levels

• Historical weather patterns

• Future stock market trends

• Political boundaries

The role of meteorologists in weather forecasting is to:

• predict weather patterns using data and models

• study the stars and planets

• analyze ocean currents

• measure air pollution levels

A surface report is a type of weather report that provides information about:

• temperature and humidity at the Earth's surface

• ocean currents and tides

• subsurface geological formations

• atmospheric conditions in the upper atmosphere

An upper-air report describes:

• surface weather conditions

• ocean currents

• atmospheric conditions at various altitudes

• earthquake activity

Doppler radar is used for ______ in weather forecasting.

• measuring temperature

• tracking precipitation

• predicting earthquakes

• monitoring wind speed

A station model shows:

• temperature, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure

• train schedules and platform numbers

• historical landmarks and tourist attractions

• restaurant menus and prices

Isobars are:

• lines on a map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure

• lines on a map connecting points of equal temperature

• lines on a map connecting points of equal humidity

• lines on a map connecting points of equal wind speed

Isotherms are lines on a map that connect points of equal what?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Altitude

What is a high-pressure system?

• A region where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas

• A region where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas

• A type of weather pattern associated with storms

• A type of weather pattern associated with hurricanes

What is a low-pressure system?

• A weather system characterized by low atmospheric pressure, often associated with stormy weather.

• A type of high-pressure system that brings clear skies.

• A system that increases atmospheric pressure, leading to calm weather.

• A weather phenomenon that occurs only in tropical regions.