NAME ________________________________ DATE _________________

Investigation: Open this site in a new window (right click on the link and then select "Open in New Window"):

1. Where are low-pressure areas located on this map?
   Where is the high-pressure area located?
   Explain how you determined this. [Step 2]

   
   

2. What does this image tell about the weather near the low-pressure areas that the previous image does not? [Step 3]

   
   

3. Describe the motion of clouds around the low-pressure area located over northeastern North America. [Step 4]

   
   

4. What kind of weather is predicted for the central part of the U.S.?
   
   For Oregon and Washington? [Step 5]

   
   

5. Use your knowledge and experience plus Web resources to write a prediction for tomorrow's weather. Record your predictions in the table and describe the sources of your information. [Step 7]

   
   

6. Describe the meteorological processes you believe will most influence tomorrow's weather (e.g. cold or warm fronts, low or high pressure, air masses, etc.) in your region. [Step 7]

   
   

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