REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE

Topic 6B objectives

Meteorology

1. Describe the advantages that have enabled modern technology to improve weather forecasting. 

2. Describe variables that cause daily temperature changes.

3. Analyze the differences in the origin and characteristics of hurricanes and tornadoes.

4. Using the ESRT, interpret information given in the station model format.

5. Explain the difference between an isotherm map and an isobar map.

6. Given a weather map showing isobars, identify on the map the area having the greatest wind speed.

7. Define air mass:

8. Determine the origin and characteristics of four types of air masses:

1) Polar 2) Tropical 

3) Maritime 4) Continental

9 a. Describe the air circulation pattern of a low-pressure system:

b. Describe the air circulation pattern of a high-pressure system:

10 a. Define weather front:

b. Locate the positions of a weather front on a weather map.

11. Analyze how wind direction is influenced by the rotation of the Earth.

12. Using the ESRT, identify the prevailing wind direction between specified latitudes.

13. Predict the direction and rate of movement of weather systems and air masses in North America.

14. Construct a diagram of a land breeze or sea breeze. Label areas of high and low pressure, air temperatures, and wind direction.

15. Given a weather map, determine the weather conditions for a specified location in the next 24 hours.