Influences on Weather
What are some types of weather you can predict with 100% certainty?
None!!! Predictions are made concerning weather and they will never be 100% accurate.
The closer the day you are predicting is, the better your prediction will be, however.
If a location is close to the equator, what will the climate be like and why?
Warmer, more direct rays from the sun are absorbed
All models have:
limitations
OR
graphs
Limitations
What are isobar lines and what pattern do they show you?
Isobars show the differences in pressures. The closer the lines are together, the stronger the winds are.
What influence does an area near a large body of water have on the climate of that area?
It has a moderating effect. This means that the temperatures will stay fairly stable all year long.
How do you know the direction a front is moving?
It bows (curves) towards the area it is moving towards.
What kind of weather comes with a low pressure system? A high pressure system?
Low - cloudy and precipitation
High - clear and calm
What is an albedo and give me an example of something with a high albedo.
How much sunlight is reflected by an object.
- Snow
- anything that is light in color
What is more accurate for a weather prediction:
- The weather for tomorrow
- The weather for 3 days from now
The weather for tomorrow
What kinds of weather do you get with a cold front? A warm front?
Cold front - cooler weather; steady-heavy rain
Warm front - warmer weather; drizzle
How do ocean currents impact climate?
Ocean currents carry the warm water from the equator towards the poles and the cool water from the poles towards the equator
Why is it important to learn how to predict weather from a model?
Because all weather is a prediction. Using models allow us to see patterns
True or false:
Lower air temperature increases the relative humidity. When the relative humidity reaches 100%, precipitation is likely.
True
What is a rain shadow?
When one side of the mountain gets a lot of rain and has lush/green vegetation and the other side of the mountain is dry and brown