2. The weatherman reports a cold front will be moving through
the area. Tell what you expect the weather to be like for the
rest of the day.
3. Construct a line graph using the following temperature information
to indicate temperature changes over time. Be sure to
label the graph, the X and Y axis, and use a consistent scale of measurement.
Write two statements that generalize information
presented in your graph.
| Date and Time | Temperature |
| Saturday 8:00 am | 42 degrees F |
| Saturday 12 noon | 68 degrees F |
| Saturday 4:00 pm | 73 degrees F |
| Saturday 8:00 pm | 71 degrees F |
| Sunday midnight | 66 degrees F |
| Sunday 4:00 am | 62 degrees F |
| Sunday 8:00 am | 64 degrees F |
4. Construct a line graph using the following barometric information
to indicate air pressure changes over time. Be sure to label the graph,
the X and Y axis, and use a consistent scale of measurement. Write two
statements that generalize information presented in your graph.
| Date and Time | Air Pressure |
| Saturday 8:00 am | 996 mb |
| Saturday 12:00 pm | 998 mb |
| Saturday 4:00 pm | 1005 mb |
| Saturday 8:00 pm | 1005 mb |
| Sunday 12:00 am | 1008 mb |
| Sunday 4:00 am | 1006 mb |
| Sunday 8:00 am | 999 mb |
5. The National Storm center has issued a Hurricane warning and classified
the approaching storm as a Category 1. Tell what this means in terms of
wind speed and damage, and indicate how you would prepare for the storm
if you lived on the coast in an apartment
6. The National Storm center has issued a Hurricane warning and classified
the approaching storm as a Category 3. Tell what this means in terms of
wind speed and damage, and indicate how you would prepare for the storm
if you lived 30 miles from the coast in a regular house.
7. How are a Northeaster and an Alberta Clipper alike? How are they
different?
8. Describe where hurricanes form and what happens as they develop.