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08 Weather Prediction
By Elizabeth Winer
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Today we will be examining symbols found on weather maps and the types of weather they are associated with.
Then you will examine a weather map and create your own weather prediction.
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Use the interactive below to explore warm and cold fronts.
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A cold front occurs when __________ air pushes into __________ air, causing it to rise __________ and creating __________ precipitation.
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A warm front occurs when __________ air slides over __________ air, rising __________ and creating __________ precipitation.
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Consider this weather map of Washington.
Select a city (one you live in or one you would like to visit) and predict the weather for the next day.
Remember, weather tends to move west to east (left to right).
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Take some time to reflect on your experience this trimester.
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What was something Mrs. Winer did to make starting a new school easier for you?
What could Mrs. Winer do better in the future to help students new to ISWA?
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What city will you be predicting the weather for? Mark it on the map.
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Predict the weather for the city you chose. What will the cloud cover be like? Will there be precipitation (rain/snow/etc)?
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What type of pressure system is associated with frontal boundaries?
High
Low
What type of weather is associated with high pressure?
Increased cloudiness
Decreased cloudiness
What type of weather is associated with low pressure?
Increase cloudiness
Decreased cloudiness
What type of pressure is associated with storms?
High
Low