weather forcasting

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How is radar used to forecast weather? It shows areas of high and low pressure. It collects data in the upper atmosphere. It collects weather data as part of a network around the country. It locates and tracks storms, and follows the path of storm systems.

it locates and tracks storms, and follows the path of storm systems

Which pieces of information does the National Weather Service produce? simple maps newspaper maps long-range forecasts maps with isotherms

maps with isotherms

What do isotherms show? points of equal humidity points of equal wind speed points of equal air pressure points of equal temperature

points of equal tempature

Examine the weather map. Which weather forecast would be accurate based on this weather map? Rain is expected in Billings. It will be cold in Atlanta. Miami will have sunny weather. Minneapolis will be stormy.

rain is expected in Billings

Which tools do meteorologists use to collect data about the weather? satellites weather fronts maps and charts isolines

satellites

Examine the weather map. What do the numbers on the map represent? air pressure temperatures humidity levels amount of precipitation

temperatures

Which description is accurate regarding newspaper maps? include isobars are created using more complicated maps are a good resource for long-range planning are used by meteorologists to create other maps

are created using more complicated maps

What do weather maps display? weather stations environmental events atmospheric conditions mathematical equations

atmospheric conditions

Which description refers to short-range forecasts? cover five days or less do not require computers cover more than 10 days impacted by butterfly effect

cover five days or less

Examine the air pressure map. Which type of line is shown on the map? isobar isotherm radar humidity

isobar


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