Verstaan Sinoptiese Kaarte

What do isobars on a synoptic chart represent?

• Humidity levels

• Temperature variations

• Wind speed

• Atmospheric pressure

Where is the wind strongest according to isobars?

• Where isobars are parallel

• Where isobars are close together

• Where isobars are far apart

• Where isobars are curved

In the southern hemisphere, how does wind flow around a high-pressure system?

• Counter-clockwise

• Clockwise

• Inward

• Outward

What weather conditions are typically associated with low-pressure systems?

• Clear skies

• High temperatures

• Stormy weather

• Dry conditions

What is a trough in meteorological terms?

• A low-pressure area

• A boundary between two air masses

• A type of cloud formation

• A high-pressure area

What typically develops along a trough?

• Snowfall

• Heatwaves

• Thunderstorms

• Clear skies

What is a monsoon trough?

• A type of cold front

• A seasonal wind pattern

• A high-pressure system

• A type of cloud

During which season does the monsoon trough affect Northern Australia?

• Autumn

• Winter

• Summer

• Summer

What is a cold front characterized by?

• Decreasing wind speeds

• Warm air replacing cold air

• Stable weather conditions

• Cold air pushing warm air upwards

How does a warm front affect temperature?

• Causes a sharp drop in temperature

• Leads to a gradual increase in temperature

• Results in no temperature change

• Causes a sudden rise in temperature