Weather Data Analysis
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Weather Data Analysis starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A weather report states: 'Wind: 20 km/h NW'. What does 'NW' indicate?
A weather station records the following temperatures at 6 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm: 22°C, 30°C, and 26°C. What is the average temperature for the day?
Define the term 'dew point'.
Describe how a rain gauge is used to measure rainfall.
Describe the role of satellites in weather data collection.
A weather report states: 'Wind: 20 km/h NW'. What does 'NW' indicate?
A weather station records the following temperatures at 6 am, 12 pm, and 6 pm: 22°C, 30°C, and 26°C. What is the average temperature for the day?
If the maximum temperature recorded in a week is 38°C and the minimum is 22°C, what is the weekly range of temperature?
Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure? (1) Barometer (2) Thermometer (3) Anemometer (4) Hygrometer
Which of the following is a correct statement about isotherms? (1) They join places of equal rainfall. (2) They join places of equal temperature. (3) They join places of equal pressure. (4) They join places of equal humidity.
Which of the following is a graphical method to show rainfall and temperature together? (1) Bar and line graph (2) Pie chart (3) Scatter plot (4) Histogram
Which of the following is a primary source of weather data? (1) Newspapers (2) Weather satellites (3) Textbooks (4) Internet blogs
The amount of water vapour present in the air is called ________.
The average weather conditions of a place over a long period is called ________.
The difference between the maximum and minimum temperature of a day is called ________.
The instrument used to measure humidity is called a ________.
Relative humidity is expressed as a percentage. True or False?
State whether the following statement is true or false: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is responsible for weather forecasting in India.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Weather data can help in planning outdoor events and activities.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Wind direction is always reported from the direction it is blowing towards.
