TEKS 8.10B: Weather Maps

Front

What type of pressure system is characterized by fair weather?

Back

High pressure system.

Front

In which direction does air move in a high pressure system?

Back

Air moves away from the center.

Front

What happens to wind speed when isobars are closer together on a weather map?

Back

The wind speed increases.

Front

What are the current weather conditions in Dallas?

Back

Clear skies and sunny.

Front

What information is not found on a weather map?

Back

Seasons.

Front

What is a cold front?

Back

A boundary where a cold air mass replaces a warm air mass.

Front

What is a warm front?

Back

A boundary where a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass.

Front

What do isobars represent on a weather map?

Back

Lines of equal atmospheric pressure.

Front

What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

Back

Cloudy and rainy weather.

Front

How do meteorologists use weather maps?

Back

To predict weather patterns and conditions.