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Predicting the Weather

Predicting the Weather. A person who studies weather patterns and predicts weather is a _______________. Meteorologist. Weather Tools. 1. Thermometer. Measures temperature Water (Rain) will freeze at 32 degrees. 2. Radar. Determines the locations of a heavy downpour

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Predicting the Weather

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  1. Predicting the Weather

  2. A person who studies weather patterns and predicts weather is a _______________ Meteorologist

  3. Weather Tools

  4. 1. Thermometer • Measures temperature • Water (Rain) will freeze at 32 degrees

  5. 2. Radar Determines the locations of a heavy downpour The Weather Channel Website

  6. 3. Barometer Measures air pressure LOW pressure means heavy rain Air Pressure Video Clip

  7. 4. Anemometer Measures the speed of wind Anemometer Video Clip

  8. Let’s Review

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 3. If the wind was 135 mph what classification of hurricane would it be

  12. 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?

  13. 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?

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