Weather Symbols

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What does a thunderstorm symbol represent on a weather map?

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Thunderstorms are represented by a symbol that indicates the possibility of heavy rain, lightning, and strong winds.

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What does a warm front symbol indicate?

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A warm front symbol indicates that warm air is moving into an area, often bringing warmer temperatures and precipitation.

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What does a sunny weather symbol look like?

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A sunny weather symbol typically shows a bright sun, indicating clear skies and no precipitation.

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What does a cloudy weather symbol represent?

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A cloudy weather symbol indicates overcast skies, meaning that clouds cover most of the sky.

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What does a low pressure symbol indicate on a weather map?

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A low pressure symbol indicates areas where the atmospheric pressure is lower than surrounding areas, often associated with stormy weather.

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What does a high pressure symbol indicate?

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A high pressure symbol indicates areas of higher atmospheric pressure, usually associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What does a rain symbol represent?

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A rain symbol indicates that rain is expected in the area, often shown with raindrops.

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What does a partly cloudy symbol indicate?

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A partly cloudy symbol indicates that there will be some clouds in the sky, but also periods of sunshine.

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What does a snow symbol represent?

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A snow symbol indicates that snow is expected, often shown with snowflakes.

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What does a fog symbol indicate?

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A fog symbol indicates that foggy conditions are expected, reducing visibility.