Weather Maps Warm Up 12/04

Master weather maps! Learn symbols, fronts, and pressure systems.

Match the following terms to the correct definitions. Humidity the amount of moisture in the air Cold Front a mass of cooler air that brings rain and stormy conditions High Pressure (Happy High) an air mass that has nice weather conditions Low Pressure (Lousy Lows) an air mass with rainy and stormy weather Warm Front a mass of air that is warmer than the air in an area. Can bring rain and wind. What does the “L” symbol on a weather map usually mean about the weather? fair weather good weather with sunny skies clear skies cloudy with a chance of precipitation a warm front passed through Houston a cold front passed through Houston a stationary front passed through Houston a hurricane struck Houston Observe the weather map above. What type of activity would be most appropriate for people living in the northern part of Oklahoma (the state right above Texas)? watch a movie at home go to the park for a picnic visit the zoo go swimming in a lake A weather map may display all of the following information EXCEPT – precipitation weather fronts seasonal forecasts low pressure Above a continent, a warm air mass slowly passes over a cold air mass. As the warm air begins to cool, clouds form. What will MOST LIKELY happen next? Rain will fall. Hurricanes will form. Lightning will strike. The sun will shine