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Weather Maps

Weather Maps. Adapted from NOAA and www.metoffice.gov.uk/ by Ms. Shaw. Weather maps can graphically show either one feature, or multiple features of the weather. Isolines connect points of equal conditions on weather maps. Names of Isolines. Note the root words:

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Weather Maps

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  1. Weather Maps Adapted from NOAA and www.metoffice.gov.uk/ by Ms. Shaw

  2. Weather maps can graphically show either one feature, or multiple features of the weather. • Isolinesconnect points of equal conditions on weather maps.

  3. Names of Isolines Note the root words: • “therm” = temperature • “bar” = pressure • “tach” = often associated with words relating to the measurement of speed.

  4. Isotherms - lines of equal temperature, and can show the locations of weather fronts. Isobars- lines of equal average pressure, and closed lines indicate the location of high- and low-pressure areas. Isotachs- lines of equal wind speed, and high speeds can be used to locate jet streams.

  5. Isobars indicate pressure zones.

  6. Isotherms indicate temperature zones.

  7. Practice this fronts review (you may need to create a free account to do so) http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/view/assetGuid/57ca794f-cb09-404f-b5b3-4cab432ba46e • Answer questions 1-4 (see tab at the bottom of the simulation)

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