Weather Map Symbols Practice

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What does a weather map symbol of a sun represent?

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A sun symbol on a weather map indicates clear or sunny weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a cloud symbol on a weather map signify?

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A cloud symbol indicates overcast or cloudy weather.

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What does a rain symbol on a weather map mean?

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A rain symbol indicates precipitation, specifically rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a snowflake symbol on a weather map represent?

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A snowflake symbol indicates snowfall or winter weather conditions.

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What does a thunderstorm symbol on a weather map signify?

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A thunderstorm symbol indicates the possibility of thunderstorms, often with rain and lightning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a temperature symbol (°F or °C) indicate on a weather map?

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Temperature symbols indicate the current temperature in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius.

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What does a wind direction arrow on a weather map show?

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A wind direction arrow indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What does a high-pressure system symbol (H) mean on a weather map?

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A high-pressure system symbol indicates fair weather and stable atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a low-pressure system symbol (L) indicate on a weather map?

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A low-pressure system symbol indicates stormy weather and unstable atmospheric conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a front symbol (cold front, warm front) represent on a weather map?

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Front symbols indicate the boundary between two different air masses, affecting weather conditions.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5