Weather Maps and Atmospheric Pressure Quiz

What is another name for weather maps?

• Climate chart

• Synoptic chart

• Topographic chart

• Geographic chart

What unit do most meteorologists use to measure atmospheric pressure?

• Hectopascal

• Millibar

• Bar

• Pascal

What symbol is used to identify areas of high pressure on a weather map?

• L

• P

• H

• A

What weather conditions are associated with areas of low pressure?

• Snow and ice

• Rain, clouds, and high winds

• Clear skies and little wind

• Sunny and dry

What is a cold front represented by on a weather map?

• A blue line with triangles

• A purple line with triangles and semi-circles

• A red line with semi-circles

• An alternating red and blue line

Which type of front is represented by a purple line with triangles and semi-circles?

• Warm front

• Stationary front

• Occluded front

• Cold front

What is the Coriolis effect caused by?

• The rotation of the Earth

• The movement of air masses

• The difference in air pressure

• The temperature difference between air masses

In which direction does wind flow around low-pressure systems in the northern hemisphere?

• Randomly

• Clockwise

• Counter-clockwise

• Straight line

What happens to wind strength when isobars are close together?

• Wind is weak

• Wind is strong

• Wind stops

• Wind changes direction

What should you do after learning about weather maps?

• Draw your own maps

• Read and interpret them

• Ignore them

• Forget about them