Isobars and Isotherms

On a weather map, what are the lines that connect points of equal temperature called?

• isobars

• contour lines

• isotemps

• isotherms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A(n) _______ connects points of equal temperature.

• isotherm

• degree

• station

• isobar

To show high- and low-pressure areas, weather maps are drawn with lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure. These lines are called _____.

• isotherms

• degrees

• stations

• isobars

_______________ is a result of air moving from an area of high pressure to low pressure

• wind

• rain

• snow

• clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Identify the lines on the map:

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

isobars

• Show areas with similar temperature readings on a map

• Show areas with similar air pressure readings on a map

• Show areas with similar radiation readings on a map

• Show areas with similar precipitation readings on a map

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The lines on the map below are called:

• barometers

• longitudes

• isobars

• isotherms

• latitudes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A line on a weather map that connects regions of similar air pressure.

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Isobar

• Station Model

Identify Item #1 in the picture:

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The smooth lines on a pressure map that indicate where areas of similar are pressure is.

• meteorology

• wind

• isobars

• millibars