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Predicting the Weather
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A person who studies weather
patterns and predicts weather
is a _______________
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Weather Tools
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1. Thermometer • Measures temperature
– Water (Rain) will freeze at 32 degrees
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2. Radar
Determines the locations of a heavy downpour
The Weather Channel Website
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3. Barometer
Measures air pressure
LOW pressure means heavy rain
Air Pressure Video Clip
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4. Anemometer
Measures the speed of wind
Anemometer Video Clip
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Let’s Review
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Turn to the Back of your notes and number 1-5.
1. Which of the following instruments measures air pressure?
a. thermometer
b. barometer
c. anemometer
d. windsock
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2. On a summer evening, a barometer reading shows a gradual increase in air pressure. The humidity is 80%. The thermometer reading is slightly increasing. Based on these data, what type of weather should be expected for the next day? Why
Clear and Sunny
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3. If the wind was 135 mph what classification of hurricane would it be
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4. A student observes a clear sky and a temperature reading of 35 Celsius at 8:00 a.m. What is the most likely prediction about the day’s weather?
a. the day’s weather will be cold
c. the day’s weather will be hot
b. the day’s weather will be rainy
d. the day’s weather will be snowy
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5. A meteorologist used radar to analyze the wind during a storm in the central plains of the United States. The winds were measured at 145 miles per hour and were moving in a circular pattern. According to the data, which event was the meteorologist most likely observing?
a. tornado c. rainbow
b. lightning storm d. cloud formation