Which type of map would you use to find areas of the country where it is cloudy?(1 point)

Responses

a radar map
a radar map

a weather map
a weather map

a pressure map
a pressure map

a temperature map

a weather map

What is represented by the red lines on the map below?

A weather map shows the United States and portions of Canada and Mexico. A purple arc curves from the gulf of Mexico to the Carolina shore. It is concave toward the tip of Florida, which is labeled with a red L. A blue arc curves from south west Oregon to Lake Michigan. It is concave toward the north. There is a blue H to the north of it. A blue arc curves from the Pacific Ocean near the US-Mexico border to western Texas. It is concave toward the north. There is a blue H to the north of it. A red arc curves from northern Ontario to the mid-Atlantic even with Delaware. It is concave toward the north east. There is a red L to the north east of it.

(1 point)
Responses

cold fronts
cold fronts

stationary fronts
stationary fronts

warm fronts
warm fronts

clouds forming
clouds forming
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cold fronts

Weather Data Unit Test

Question
On a rainy day there are many clouds in the sky. In one or two sentences, explain what type of clouds someone would expect to see on a rainy day and why.(2 points)

Short Answer Rubric (2 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
2
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0
The question is not answered.

On a rainy day, someone would expect to see nimbostratus clouds, which are thick, dark clouds that bring continuous rain. These clouds are low-lying and usually cover the sky, indicating prolonged precipitation.