
Decoding Synoptic Charts and Weather Patterns
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Science, Geography, Other
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Patricia Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'synoptic' refer to in weather forecasting?
Current weather situation
Historical weather data
Future weather predictions
Weather patterns over a year
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do isobars on a synoptic chart represent?
Wind speed
Temperature variations
Humidity levels
Equal pressure areas
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does air move around areas of high pressure?
In a straight line
In a clockwise direction
In an anti-clockwise direction
Randomly
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is indicated by a red line with red semicircles on a synoptic chart?
Cold front
Trough
Warm front
Occluded front
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of weather is typically found in a warm sector?
Clear skies
Snow
Heavy thunderstorms
Cloudy with mist and fog
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when a cold front catches up with a warm front?
The fronts dissipate
An occluded front is created
A new high-pressure area forms
A trough forms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do unshaded triangles and semicircles on a synoptic chart indicate?
Troughs
Occluded fronts
Upper fronts
Surface fronts
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