How to read a weather map

What do the letters "L" and "H" on a weather map typically represent?

• L for low visibility and H for high visibility

• L for low pressure and H for high pressure

• L for large storm and H for heavy storm

• L for low temperature and H for high temperature

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather conditions are likely to occur in areas marked with "L" on a weather map?

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Snow and freezing temperatures

• Rain and possible storms

• High temperatures and dry conditions

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Match the following tools with the correct description of their use in meteorology.

• Used for referencing past weather patterns

• Personal observations

• Used for comprehensive, global meteorological observations

• Historical weather books

• Used for localized weather recording

• Weather balloons only

• Used for gathering upper atmospheric data

• Satellites and ground stations

What is atmospheric pressure primarily dependent on?

• The color of the sky

• The weight of the atmosphere and the temperature of the air

• The amount of sunlight

• The type of gases in the atmosphere

Match the following descriptions of atmospheric effects with their correct statements.

• Effect of humid air on atmospheric pressure

• It decreases pressure by making air molecules move slower

• Effect of warm air on atmospheric pressure

• It increases pressure by adding more water vapor

• Effect of neutral temperature air on atmospheric pressure

• It has no effect on atmospheric pressure

• Effect of cold air on atmospheric pressure

• It increases pressure by causing air molecules to move quickly

How is atmospheric pressure represented on weather maps according to the text?

• With numbers indicating temperature

• With color-coded areas based on humidity

• With a blue "H" for high pressure and a red "L" for low pressure

• With arrows showing wind direction

What usually accompanies areas of high atmospheric pressure?

• Storms and heavy rain

• Clear skies and fair weather

• Constant snowfall

• High humidity levels

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the typical movement direction of a warm front?

• From northeast to southwest

• From northwest to southeast

• From southwest to northeast

• From southeast to northwest

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Match the following descriptions with the correct weather map symbols.

• A large blue 'H'

• High temperature zones

• A solid blue line with triangles

• High pressure systems

• A solid red line with semi-circles

• Warm fronts

• A line with alternating red semi-circles

• Cold fronts

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What weather conditions are commonly associated with cold fronts?

• Light rain and mild temperatures

• Clear skies and calm weather

• Cold temperatures, torrential rains, and high wind speeds

• Warm temperatures and scattered showers

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5