Fronts and Forecasts
A red line with semi circles means
Warm front
These are taken by weather stations at the earths surface
Surface air reports
Why are computer models necessary in forecasting
Predict using data and algorithms
Name a reputable source of scientific info and one non reputable source
Mr z decides
1,000,000
10^6
A blue line with triangles means
A cold front
These are taken twice a day by weather balloons
Upper air reports
How much more complicated are climate models than weather models?
Orders of magnitude
Name three effects of climate change
Rising sea levels, warmer temps, Pollution
6.7*10^3
6,700
What causes storms and precipitation? How can you tell on a weather map
Where cold and warm fronts mix (typically L)
These take both infrared and visible light images to help predict the weather
Satellites
Why do we use different data types?
Each is unique and provides new info
What have scientists noticed about the relationship between co2 and global temperatures
As one rises so does the other
340 =
3.4 *10^2
how do you tell the direction of the wind on a weather map?
Which side the shapes are facing on the fronts
What does the Doppler radar show you that other tools do not about storms and rain?
Speed and direction of the preciptation
Why do we use models instead of just observe weather and climate?
Easier to predict forward what’s going to happen
Why is it important to understand future climate and our impact on it now?
Protect ourselves and prevent doing something we can’t undo. We make climate change faster and more severe
6.96*10^5
696,000
What are isobars and isotherms?
Lines of constant pressure and temperature
Explain the Doppler effect
Mr Z decides :)
Why do scientists run climate models so many times with small changes?
To see what works best and what creates change. Relationships between variables
what were the two historical events linked to major increases in climate change? Which was worse?
Industrial revolution and post wwii boom in cars/industry, personal cars
Why do we use scientific notation?
To compare quantities with different orders of magnitude