Weather Maps

Weather Maps

Grade 5 · Science · 45 min· I Can Identify How Global Patterns Of Atmospheric Movements Influence Local Weather Using Weather Maps.

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Learning Objective

I can explain how weather maps help us understand how air moves around the world and affects our local weather.

Warm-Up Video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

ANALYZING MAPS ISOBARS ISOTHERMS

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

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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