Advanced Weather Map Interpretation

A device that is used to measure atmospheric pressure is a ___________.

• barometer
• thermometer
• kilometer
• micrometer

the lines on a weather map connect equal areas of air pressure

• contour lines
• isotherms
• isobars
• latitude

Which type of image is this?

• Radar Map

• Contour Map

• Isotherm Map

• Isobar Map

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which statement is true?

• A is the center of a Low pressure system and B is the center of a High pressure system

• A is the center of a High pressure system and B is the center of a Low pressure system

• A and B are the centers of two Low pressure systems

• A and B are the centers of two High pressure systems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Is this showing an area of high pressure or area of low pressure?

• high pressure

• low pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Below is a sequence of isobars. Which value is NOT following the isobar interval?.

980, 984, 988, 992, 996, 1000, 1004, 1010, 1008, 1012, 1016, 1020

• 980

• 988

• 1010

• 1016

The movement in the air caused by differences in air pressure ?

• Rain

• Wind

• Air

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Areas of _______ pressure are usually characterized by fair/good weather.

• High

• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Areas of _______ pressure systems are generally characterized by cloudy, rainy weather, and storms.

• High

• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What can be inferred if isobars are widely spaced on a weather map?

• Calm weather with light winds

• Stormy weather with heavy winds

• High temperature

• Heavy rainfall

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