Weather Maps Part 1

Weather Maps

Using Weather Tools to Forecast

Weather Maps

Meteorologists use information from weather tools to make weather maps. They help predict or forecast the weather.

Multiple Choice

Meteorologists use weather tools to collect weather data.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Meteorologists use weather maps to predict or forecast the weather.

• True

• False

Map Key

The key of a weather map explains what the different symbols mean

Multiple Choice

The meaning of the symbols on a weather map can be found

• in the corner

• on the back

• in the key

• on the bottom

Weather Maps Show

• Temperature

• Precipitation

• ​Movement of Air Masses

• ​Fronts

• ​Air Pressure

Multiple Select

Which of these are shown on weather maps? Check all that apply.

• Temperature and Precipitation

• Movement of Air Masses

• Fronts

• Air Pressure

Weather Maps Show

The Movement of Air Masses

(Study Jams Video: Air Masses and Fronts)

Air Masses

• Large body of air with the same temperature and humidity (amount of water vapor) throughout

• Cold & Dry, Cold & Humid

• Warm & Dry, Warm & Humid

• ​Dry - forms over land

• ​Wet - forms over water

• ​Cold - forms near poles

• ​Warm - forms near equator

Multiple Choice

What are large bodies of air with the same temperature and humidity called?

• air mass

• precipitation

• key

• wind

Multiple Choice

What is the amount of water vapor in the air called?

• dryness

• air mass

• temperature

• humidity

Multiple Choice

What type of air mass would form near the equator over water?

• Cold & Wet

• Cold & Dry

• Warm & Wet

• Warm & Dry

Weather Maps Show Fronts

Where Two Different Air Masses Meet

Cold Fronts

• Triangles

• Cold air mass bumps into a warm air mass

• Strong Storms

• Warm Weather: Thunderstorms

• Cold Weather: Snowstorm

• Temperature Drops

Warm Fronts

• Half Circles

• Warm Air Mass Meets a Colder Air Mass and Slowly Rides Up Over It

• Sheets of Gray Clouds Bring Rain

• Temperature Rises

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• 
  

Stationary Front

• Two Air Masses Meet and Stop Moving

• Clouds & Precipitation

• Triangles & Half Circles

• 
  

Multiple Choice

Which type of front will bring thunderstorms?

• Cold

• Warm

• Stationary

Multiple Choice

Which front is shown with triangles and half circles on a weather map?

• cold

• warm

• stationary

Multiple Choice

Which front will cause temperatures to rise?

• cold

• warm

• stationary