Practice Interpreting Climate And Weather Maps (8)

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Question 1.
What do isobar maps show?
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Think about what affects weather.
Question 2.
True or False: Isotherm maps display rainfall amounts.
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Recall the specific purpose of isotherm maps.
3Question 3.
What do isobar maps represent?
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Rainfall
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Consider what influences weather patterns most.
4Question 4.
True or False: Climate graphs only show precipitation data.
- True
- False
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Remember the dual focus of climate graphs.
Question 5.
Using an isobar map, what can you conclude about the weather expected in a region with tightly packed isobars? Explain your reasoning.
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Consider how pressure differences affect wind behavior.
Question 6.
Analyze a climate graph for a coastal city where precipitation peaks in winter. What climatic characteristics might you expect, and why?
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Think about the effects of oceans on local climates.

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