A meteorologist uses a weather map to explain an upcoming change in weather. The map shows a blue line with triangles approaching a red line with semicircles. Based on the map, which weather prediction is most valid? (1 point)

Responses

A significant drop in temperature will occur across the area.
A significant drop in temperature will occur across the area.

Humidity levels will rise.
Humidity levels will rise.

Warm temperatures will replace cold temperatures.
Warm temperatures will replace cold temperatures.

There is no chance of precipitation in the forecast.
There is no chance of precipitation in the forecast.

1 answer

The weather map you described likely shows a cold front (indicated by the blue line with triangles) approaching a warm front (indicated by the red line with semicircles). In general:

  • Cold fronts typically bring a significant drop in temperature and can lead to precipitation.
  • Warm fronts can lead to rising temperatures and increased humidity.

In this case, since a cold front is approaching a warm front, the most valid prediction is:

A significant drop in temperature will occur across the area.

This is because the cold front is pushing into the warmer air mass, which generally leads to a temperature drop.