Weather Maps

Front

What are lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure called?

Back

Isobars

Front

Which number indicates low pressure on a weather map, 1 or 2?

Back

2

Front

What instrument measures wind direction?

Back

Wind vane/weather vane

Front

Which number indicates high pressure on a weather map, 1 or 2?

Back

1

Front

What type of front forms when two air masses collide but neither is strong enough to push the other out of the way?

Back

Stationary front

Front

What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?

Back

Millibars

Front

What does a barometer measure?

Back

Atmospheric pressure

Front

What type of front occurs when a warm air mass overtakes a cold air mass?

Back

Warm front

Front

What type of front occurs when a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass?

Back

Cold front

Front

What is the purpose of isotherms on a weather map?

Back

To connect points of equal temperature