Weather Maps Review/Practice Flashcard

Front

Which instrument measures atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

12. _____ fronts are slower than _____ fronts.

Back

A. Warm, cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

A anemometer is used to measure changes in:

Back

Wind Speed

Front

What kind of front is represented here using blue triangles?

Back

Cold front

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Front

Tornadoes and hurricanes are large areas of _____ pressure.

Back

Low

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Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure.

Front

What is the primary function of an anemometer?

Back

To measure wind speed.

Front

What symbol represents a warm front on a weather map?

Back

Red semicircles.

Front

What type of front is indicated by alternating blue triangles and red semicircles?

Back

Stationary front.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the difference between high pressure and low pressure systems?

Back

High pressure systems are associated with clear skies, while low pressure systems can lead to storms.

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