Weather Maps

Scientists and weather forecasters use weather maps Scientists and weather forecasters use weather maps to help them see weather patterns.to help them see weather patterns.

They place symbols on the maps to help them see what They place symbols on the maps to help them see what is going on with the weather in various parts of the is going on with the weather in various parts of the country.country.

They place symbols on the maps to help them see what They place symbols on the maps to help them see what is going on with the weather in various parts of the is going on with the weather in various parts of the country.country.

A A Cold FrontCold Front symbol shows the edge of a symbol shows the edge of a mass of cool air.mass of cool air.

A A Warm FrontWarm Front symbol shows symbol shows the edge of a warmer air mass.the edge of a warmer air mass.

A A StationaryStationary Front Front means neither the means neither the warm air or the cool air are moving very warm air or the cool air are moving very much.much.

How many fronts can you identify on this How many fronts can you identify on this map?map?

A large “H” means an area of higher pressure.A large “H” means an area of higher pressure.

Higher pressure usually means nice, clear weather.Higher pressure usually means nice, clear weather.

Which state has high pressure?Which state has high pressure?

A large “L” means an area of lower A large “L” means an area of lower pressure.pressure.

Lower pressure usually means clouds, rain, or Lower pressure usually means clouds, rain, or snow.snow.

How many “Lows” are on this map?How many “Lows” are on this map?

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