Fronts, Air Masses, and Weather
aligned to Ess.4: Analyze And Interpret Data To Understand The Factors That Influence Weather And Climate, Including The Roles Of The Sun’s Energy, Earth's Rotation, And Atmospheric Composition. ess.5: Develop Models To Describe The Cycling Of Water Through Earth's Systems Driven By Energy From The Sun And The Force Of Gravity. ess.6: Use Computational Representations To Illustrate The Relationships Among Earth Systems And How Those Relationships Are Being Modified Due To Human Activity
Learning Objective
I can analyze data from weather instruments to predict changes in weather based on the movement and interaction of air masses and fronts.
Lesson Flow
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What are Weather Fronts? Warm Front, Cold front? | Weather Wise
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Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“A weather station observes a gradual increase in temperature and humidity, along with a shift in wind direction from northeast to southeast. What type of front is likely approaching, and what changes in weather would you predict based on this data? A weather station records a rapid drop in temperature, followed by heavy rain and strong, gusty winds. What type of front is likely passing through the area, and what weather conditions would you expect after the front passes?”
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