Weather Forecasting

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can analyze weather data, including temperature, pressure, and humidity, to predict future weather conditions.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

4 min

Why Weather Forecasts Suck

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Imagine you observe a large, slow-moving cold air mass approaching a warm, humid air mass. Based on this data, what type of rain is likely to occur, and what can you predict about its intensity and duration? Suppose you measure a rapid increase in ground temperature and humidity in a localized area on a summer afternoon. Based on this data, what type of rain is likely to occur, and what are the limitations in predicting its exact location and duration?

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