METEOROLOGY
DOES WEATHER HAPPEN RANDOMLY?
Does weather happen randomly or are there patterns
that can be recognized?
If there are patterns,
what are they and how can we
use them?
Before you answer these questions by
doing the following investigations:
&
INVESTIGATIONS
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What is the
relationship between altitude and temperature?
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What is the
relationship between latitude and temperature?
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In which
direction and how fast does weather move?
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What are
the atmospheric readings as a H (High) or a L (Low) approaches and departs
a reporting station?
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What is the
relationship between dewpoint temperature and actual air temperature as
a storm approaches?
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What are
the atmospheric readings as a line of storms approaches and departs a reporting
station?
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Predict the
weather!
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What areas
of the U.S. would most likely be affected by acid rain? Why? Give evidence
to support your hypothesis.
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