Apprentice Self-Evaluation
Evaluate your own work by answering these questions.
- What was most challenging about forecasting the weather?
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- How did this project prepare you to be a real meteorologist?
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- What do you need more practice doing before you are promoted to entry-level meteorologist?
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Part 2
Create a Map
Obtain or draw a map of your state or area. Describe the geography of the area. Draw the geographical features of your area. Geographical features can include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mountains
- Large bodies of water such as the Great Lakes, oceans, or bays
- Plains
Remember to submit your map with the assignment.
Data Collection
For ten days, record the temperature, air pressure, precipitation, and wind speed/direction for your area.
Date | Temperature (˚F) | Air pressure (mm of Hg) | Precipitation (in.) | Wind speed and direction |
Data Analysis
Analyze the weather data and map to answer the questions.
- What weather patterns are present in your area?
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- How do the geography and geographical features of your area affect the temperature?
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- How do the geography and geographical features of your area affect the precipitation?
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- How do the geography and geographical features of your area affect the weather in the area?
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