Weather Maps

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What type of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

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Fair with sunny skies and light winds.

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What do meteorologists use to measure wind speed and direction, precipitation, air pressure, and temperature?

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They use tools that measure.

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What does the sun symbol on a weather map represent?

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Sunny with clear skies.

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What does an occluded front symbol indicate on a weather map?

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It represents an occluded front.

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What instrument is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer.

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What type of weather is typically associated with a low pressure system?

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Stormy and windy weather.

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What does a rain gauge measure?

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It measures the amount of precipitation.

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What is the purpose of a barometer?

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To measure air pressure.

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What does a partly cloudy symbol indicate on a weather map?

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It indicates some clouds but also some sun.

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What is a cold front?

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A boundary where a cold air mass pushes into a warm air mass.