Interpreting Weather Maps

Front

What do closely spaced isobars on a weather map indicate?

Back

They indicate stronger winds.

Front

What weather can be expected when barometric pressure begins to drop in the morning?

Back

It will be cloudy with a chance of rain.

Front

What type of front is characterized by little to no movement?

Back

Stationary front.

Front

How does the density of warm air compare to the density of cool air?

Back

Warm air is less dense than cool air.

Front

What is the term for a rapidly approaching cold air mass sliding under a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front.

Front

What is an isobar?

Back

An isobar is a line on a weather map that connects points of equal atmospheric pressure.

Front

What does a high-pressure system generally indicate about the weather?

Back

It generally indicates clear skies and fair weather.

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass meets a cold air mass and is forced to rise?

Back

Warm front.

Front

What is the significance of a trough in a weather map?

Back

A trough indicates an area of low pressure, often associated with stormy weather.

Front

What happens to air pressure as a storm approaches?

Back

Air pressure typically decreases.