Notebook Entry: How would you define weather? Wednesday 4/4/18 Notebook Entry: How would you define weather?

Weather What is weather? The condition of Earth’s atmosphere at a particular place and time. Hailstone that fell in the backyard of a home in Ottawa, Ill., 2/28/2017 Tornado hits MetraPark Arena in Billings, June 2010 (Screenshot from video taken by Dan Miller)

What causes changes in the weather? “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes.”

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Why do some places have more predictable weather and others do not? Big Question Why do some places have more predictable weather and others do not?

What patterns do you see? Analyze the maps with your partner. Work together to come up with an answer to the questions in part 1 (except 2b – we will do that together). Use complete sentences and give a lot of details in your answer!!!

What patterns do you see?

What is a Front? Border where huge air masses, with different temperatures and humidity, collide with each other. Brings a change in the current weather.

After reviewing the maps how would you define the Jet Stream? Exit Ticket After reviewing the maps how would you define the Jet Stream?