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

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Which tool is used to take the picture below?

• Rain Gauge

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Wind Vane

Isobars are lines on a map joining places that have the same...

• wind speed.

• temperature.

• humidity.

• air pressure.

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In a high pressure system,

• air molecules are far apart and pressing on Earth's surface.

• air molecules are far apart and rising away from Earth's surface.

• air molecules are close together and pressing on Earth's surface.

• air molecules are close together and rising away from Earth's surface.

In which direction is D moving?

• north to south

• south to north

• east to west

• west to east

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Which type of map is pictured?

• Radar

• Satellite

• Isotherm

• Isobar

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What do isobars indicate?

• pressure systems

• temperature

• precipitation

• wind speed

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Isobars are used in meteorology to represent lines of constant...

• temperature

• humidity

• wind speed

• pressure

On a weather map, closely spaced isobars indicate...

• calm weather

• strong winds

• high temperatures

• low humidity

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Which of the following statements about isobars is true?

• They connect points of equal temperature.

• They connect points of equal pressure.

• They connect points of equal humidity.

• They connect points of equal wind speed.

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