Mastering Synoptic Weather Map Interpretation and Analysis

Mastering Synoptic Weather Map Interpretation and Analysis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial by Seakes Kosaana, also known as Yusem Nnumza, covers the interpretation of synoptic weather maps, focusing on pressure cells and isopars. It explains how atmospheric pressure readings vary in high and low-pressure cells and associates them with seasonal weather patterns. The tutorial also discusses data collection methods like satellites, weather balloons, and drones. Additionally, it introduces the weather station model, explaining cloud cover, temperature, precipitation, wind direction, and wind speed. The video aims to help students understand weather patterns and conditions through these models.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a synoptic weather map?

To show weather patterns of a specific area

To measure ocean currents

To predict earthquakes

To display global climate changes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the lines called that connect areas of equal atmospheric pressure on a synoptic weather map?

Contours

Equators

Isobars

Isopars

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a low pressure cell, how does the atmospheric pressure change as you move towards the center?

It fluctuates

It decreases

It increases

It remains constant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which season is typically associated with high pressure cells?

Summer

Spring

Autumn

Winter

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What equipment is commonly used to collect data for synoptic weather maps?

Thermometers

Seismographs

Satellites, weather balloons, and drones

Telescopes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the circle in a weather station model represent?

Temperature

Cloud cover

Humidity

Wind speed

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What temperature is indicated in the weather station model when it is cloudy?

10 degrees

35 degrees

15 degrees

28 degrees

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