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9.127 Weather Maps and Forecast Data Worksheet

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This Physical Science with Earth and Science Science worksheet provides structured practice on 9.127 Weather Maps and Forecast Data. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Weather Maps and Forecast Data: MCQ focus: use temperature, pressure, wind, humidity, radar, satellites, and model output to choose reasonable forecasts and limits. Aligned to NGSS high school Physical Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design; NRC/DCI; SEP/CCC; CCSS math/literacy connections; selected CA NGSS, NYSSLS, Florida CPALMS, and Texas TEKS references NGSS HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS3-5 - NGSS-aligned Weather Maps and Forecast Data: NGSS: HS-ESS2-4; HS-ESS3-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.D; ESS3.D; SEP/CCC: Analyzing data / Patterns; Common: HSN-Q.A; RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems 112.49.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A model forecast for tomorrow changes from run to run: 00Z run dry, 06Z run rain north of city, 12Z run rain over city, 18Z run rain south of city. Ensemble spread is also large. What is the best conclusion?

AForecast confidence is low for rain placement because guidance is unstable

BThe 18Z run must be correct because it is newest

CRain is impossible because one run was dry

DA model changing between runs proves all observations are wrong

Solution & Explanation:Run-to-run shifts and large ensemble spread signal uncertainty. The newest run is useful but should not be treated as certain by itself.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A student reads a forecast table: temperature 26 C, dew point 25 C, pressure falling, wind south 25 km/h, radar storms west, satellite cloud tops cooling. Which conclusion uses the most evidence?

AThe storms must move north because the wind is from the south

BThe area is dry because the temperature is above the dew point

CStorms are likely to approach, and the moist air could support heavy rainfall

DFalling pressure proves the radar is wrong

Solution & Explanation:The high dew point, falling pressure, approaching radar storms, and cooling cloud tops all support an unsettled and moisture-rich forecast.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

A model shows a narrow band of heavy rain over City A, but ensemble members place the band anywhere within a 150 km corridor. Which forecast statement best avoids overconfidence?

AThe ensemble should be ignored because the deterministic model is detailed

BHeavy rain is possible in the corridor, but the exact band location is uncertain

CNo one in the corridor can receive heavy rain

DCity A is guaranteed to get the heaviest rain

Solution & Explanation:Narrow precipitation bands are often hard to place exactly. A detailed deterministic output should be balanced with ensemble spread.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Physical Science with Earth and Science Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS3-5 (NGSS: HS-ESS2-4; HS-ESS3-5; NRC/DCI: ESS2.D; ESS3.D; SEP/CCC: Analyzing data / Patterns; Common: HSN-Q.A; RST.9-10.7; State refs: CA/NYSSLS same HS-ESS PE family; FL SC.912.E.7; TX Earth Systems 112.49.).