Read a weather map - Middle School Earth and Space Science

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Occluded front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "an occluded front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

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Cold front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a cold front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Warm front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a warm front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Weather map

What does the letter "H" represent in the image above?

Answer

The answer is "high pressure air masses."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Wpcwx frontsf072

What type of weather is pictured in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a stationary front, gentle rains." Even though stationary fronts usually produce clear skies, this map has a green region to represent rain. It would not be a thunderstorm because a stationary front is not likely to produce that type of weather.

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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A weather map has closely space isobars. What type of weather would you expect to be present?

Answer

The answer is "high winds" because isobars represent changes in air pressure, and wind is caused by differences in air pressure.

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 9.25.43 am

Based on this simplified weather map, how would you expect the weather in Austin, Texas to compare to the weather in San Antonio, Texas?

Answer

The answer is "Austin will have lower temperatures in the next few days."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.38 pm

What type of front is pictured in the weather map above?

Answer

The answer is "a stationary front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.51 pm

Which of the following best describes the weather in the weather map above?

Answer

The answer is "low pressure systems, a cold front, and rain."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.26 pm

Which of the following best explains why most of the continental United States is experiencing thunderstorms?

Answer

The answer is "the collision of high and low air pressure systems."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi-circles.

A stationary front has both a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high-pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High-pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low-pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Occluded front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "an occluded front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Cold front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a cold front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Warm front

What type of front is depicted in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a warm front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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Weather map

What does the letter "H" represent in the image above?

Answer

The answer is "high pressure air masses."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Wpcwx frontsf072

What type of weather is pictured in the image?

Answer

The answer is "a stationary front, gentle rains." Even though stationary fronts usually produce clear skies, this map has a green region to represent rain. It would not be a thunderstorm because a stationary front is not likely to produce that type of weather.

A front is a boundary between two air masses.
Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.
Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.
A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.
Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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A weather map has closely space isobars. What type of weather would you expect to be present?

Answer

The answer is "high winds" because isobars represent changes in air pressure, and wind is caused by differences in air pressure.

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 9.25.43 am

Based on this simplified weather map, how would you expect the weather in Austin, Texas to compare to the weather in San Antonio, Texas?

Answer

The answer is "Austin will have lower temperatures in the next few days."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.38 pm

What type of front is pictured in the weather map above?

Answer

The answer is "a stationary front."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.51 pm

Which of the following best describes the weather in the weather map above?

Answer

The answer is "low pressure systems, a cold front, and rain."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi circles.

A stationary front has both of a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

Question

Screen shot 2020 07 22 at 2.36.26 pm

Which of the following best explains why most of the continental United States is experiencing thunderstorms?

Answer

The answer is "the collision of high and low air pressure systems."

A front is a boundary between two air masses.

Cold fronts are designated by lines of blue triangles.

Warm fronts are designated by lines of red semi-circles.

A stationary front has both a cold and warm front on the same line facing opposite directions. An occluded front has both a warm and cold front traveling in the same direction.

On weather maps, high-pressure systems have an “H” at the center. High-pressure systems bring cold air and spin outward.

Low-pressure systems are marked with an “L.” They spin inward and bring warm air.

Compare your answer with the correct one above

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