Weather Maps
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Objective
I can explain how weather maps help us understand how air moves around the world and affects our local weather.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Define isotherms and isobars, and explain what each measures on a weather map.
Explain how the spacing of isobars on a weather map indicates wind strength.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Explain how you can use a weather map showing isobars to determine if your local area will have calm or strong winds. According to the video, how do weather fronts generally move across the United States, and how might this affect the weather in your local area? The video mentions that low pressure areas often form when a cold front meets a warm front. Explain how this interaction can affect the weather, including wind and precipitation.”
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