Weather Jeopardy

Final Jeopardy Rel. humidity Station Models Weather Maps Dew Point Left Over Weather $100 $100 $100 $100 $100 $200 $200 $200 $200 $200 $300 $300 $300 $300 $300 1) Title 2) First Jeopardy board 3-7) left column 8-13) second from left column - NOTE #11 is the Daily Double (can be moved anywhere) 14-18 third from left column 19-23 fourth from left column 24-28 right column $400 $400 $400 $400 $400 $500 $500 $500 $500 $500

If the moisture content of the air remains constant and the temperature decreases, what happens to the relative humidity? It increases

If the wet bulb reads 19oC and the dry bulb reads 24oC, what is the relative humidity? 62%

What is the relative humidity if both the wet and dry bulbs read 8oC ? 100%

What happens to the relative humidity as the difference between the wet and dry bulb thermometers increases? It decreases

What is the relative humidity according to the thermometers on the right? 67%

What is the wind speed indicated by this station model What is the wind speed indicated by this station model? (must give units) 15 knots

What is the present weather at this location? Sleet

What is the barometric pressure (in millibars) at this location? 1000.6 mb

DAILY DOUBLE

What is the current air pressure in inches of Hg at this location?

What is the dew point temperature (in degrees Celsius) at this location?

At which location on the map above is it probably raining? Location B

What kind of air mass is shown on this map? High Pressure

Describe the temperature along line A to B Cold to Warm to Cold

Counterclockwise and towards the center Describe the pattern of wind circulation around the storm. Counterclockwise and towards the center

Which location is experiencing the highest pressure? Location E

At what temperature will precipitation occur? 68 degrees F

What is the dewpoint if the air temperature is 20oC and the wet bulb temperature is 15oC ?

At which location is the relative humidity lowest? Location D

At what temperature will the relative humidity be 100%? 18 degrees C

At which date and time was preciptation most likely? April 28th at 10AM

The air must contain particles, condensation nuclei. In order for water vapor to condense the air must be at the dewpoint and.................. The air must contain particles, condensation nuclei.

High pressure (cool dry air) What kind of air mass is associated with the wind pattern shown? High pressure (cool dry air)

What is the air pressure in millibars at this location? 998.6 mb

If the low pressure center shown on the map follows a typical storm track, which city will it pass over next? Buffalo, NY

Warmer with rain likely If the present trend continues, describe the weather for this location on Saturday. Warmer with rain likely

FINAL JEOPARDY Impossible Questions! ?

According to the station model, what was the air pressure in mb at this location 3 hours ago?