weather forecasts - rya · 2020. 4. 28. · weather forecasts grab a phone, computer or tablet and...
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Weather forecastsGrab a phone, computer or tablet and go online;
1: Find two separate forecasts online for tomorrow and describe the following weather in your area;
Forecast 1 Forecast 2
2: Find out the location of your closest weather station________________________________________________________
Quiz time Q1: Name three popular online weather forecasts?
A: _______________________________________________
Wind Direction
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Temperature:
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Wind Speed:
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Wind Direction
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Temperature:
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Wind Speed:
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Q2: How far offshore is the Met Office weather forecast measured?
a: 10 nautical milesb: 12 nautical milesc: 20 nautical miles
Q3: What are the four sections covered in the met office weather forecast?
A: _______________________________________________
Q4: If the wind is going to be veering later in the day, in which direction will it be moving?
a: Clockwiseb: Anti-clockwise
Q5: What is the visibility going to be in miles, if it has been described at ‘moderate’? A: _______________________________________________ Q6: What will a weather station not give us? a: Past weather b: Current weatherc: A weather forecast Q7: What is there no substitute for?A: _______________________________________________
Answers: Q1: XC Weather, Wind Guru, Windfinder, Windy.com, BBC, Met Office Q2: b: 12 nautical miles Q3: Wind, sea state, visibility and weather Q4: a: Clockwise Q5: 2-5 miles Q6: c: A weather forecast Q7: Local knowledge