2.8 Studying the Weather

2.8 Studying the weather

1. Refer to synoptic chart and satellite image in 2.33 and 2.34:

a)

i. Hobart: 1016

ii. Port Hedland: 1010

iii. Melbourne: 1014

iv. Perth: 1018

b) Name a capital city that will most likely experience rain in the next 12hours

Port Hedland would probable experience rain in the next 12 hours.

c) Prepare a brief weather forecast for Melbourne for the next 24 hours.

Melbourne would be experiencing a fine and sunny day with a clear sky for the next 24 hours. The air temperature is quite high generally meaning it will have stable conditions

d) Name the feature shown on the synoptic chart that has caused the cloud cover at the following locations:

i. Cold fronts

ii.

e) Hobart because it has a higher pressure