Weather Maps Vocab Flashcard Review

Front

A device to measure atmospheric pressure is a ___________.

Back

barometer

Front

Result of air column weight on area.

Back

air pressure

Front

Air applies a force on an object.

Back

True

Front

Horizontal air movement from high to low pressure is called ____________.

Back

wind

Front

Lines connecting equal air pressure areas are called...

Back

Isobars

Front

Warm air over cold air is called?

Back

Warm Front

Front

Cold air mass moves under warm air mass.

Back

Cold Front

Front

Lines connecting equal temperature points

Back

Isotherm

Front

Instrument shown in the picture?

Back

barometer

Front

Weather tool measuring air temperature in °F or °C.

Back

thermometer