Cyclones and anti-cyclones and forcasting!✨

Question 1

What do weather forecasts tell us and who are they useful for?

Answer 1

Weather forecasts tell us in advance what the weather will be. They are useful for farmers, fisherman, aircraft pilots and builder as their work and safety.

Question 2

How do we do forecasting?

Answer 2

Forecasting is very complicated and lots of information and advanced computer are needed to make good forecasts.

Question 3

Why are Satellites useful?

Answer 3

Satellites have become useful as they can see the weather many kilometres away.

Question 4

What is the difference between cyclones and anti cyclones?

Answer 4

Cyclone/depression;
Area of low pressure
Rising air, so many clouds form
Unstable weather
Anti-clockwise direction
winds are stronger
Anti-cyclone;
Ara of high pressure
Sinking air, so few clouds form
Stable weather
Clockwise direction
winds are lighter

Question 5

What is a front?

Answer 5

The boundary where cold air and warm air meet is called a front.