Weather Map Flashcard Review

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

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High

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What type of air mass is characterized by cold and dry conditions?

Back

Continental polar

Front

Choose the best forecast for Seattle on Saturday.

Back

rain

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What is an isotherm?

Back

A line on a weather map that connects points of equal air temperature.

Front

Which type of air would you find at air mass A?

Back

cold, humid

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What does a low-pressure area typically indicate about the weather?

Back

It usually indicates stormy or rainy weather.

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What is the difference between maritime and continental air masses?

Back

Maritime air masses are moist and form over oceans, while continental air masses are dry and form over land.

Front

What type of air mass is characterized by warm and moist conditions?

Back

Maritime tropical

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What does a cold front signify on a weather map?

Back

It signifies a boundary where a colder air mass is replacing a warmer air mass.

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What is the purpose of a weather radar?

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To detect precipitation and storm systems.