Weather Maps

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What does the symbol 'H' stand for in a weather map?

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High pressure system

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What type of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

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Fair with sunny skies and light winds

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What type of weather is usually associated with a low pressure system?

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Stormy and windy

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What does the symbol 'L' represent in a weather map?

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Low pressure system

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What type of weather is usually associated with a cold front?

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Colder weather

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What is a weather map?

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A visual representation of atmospheric conditions at a specific time.

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What does a warm front indicate?

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A transition zone where warm air replaces cold air.

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What type of weather is typically found behind a warm front?

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Milder temperatures and steady rain.

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What is the difference between a cold front and a warm front?

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A cold front brings colder air and often storms, while a warm front brings warmer air and steady precipitation.

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What does the term 'isobar' mean on a weather map?

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Lines that connect points of equal atmospheric pressure.