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Draw the symbol that represents a cold front
a blue line with triangles
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Draw the symbol that represents a warm front
a red line with half circles
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Draw the symbol that represents low pressure and high pressure
L and H (sometimes seen with a circle around the letter)
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What is used to measure wind speed?
anemometer
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What is used to measure wind direction?
wind vane
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What does an "L" on a weather map mean?
Low pressure
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What does an "H" on a weather map mean?
High pressure
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When does a front form?
When 2 air masses meet
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What type of weather can you expect if you have high pressure?
Fair, sunny
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What type of weather can you expect if you have low pressure?
rainy, cloudy, or snowy
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What is the difference between weather and climate?
Weather is a certain place and time. Climate is over a long period of time.
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If it is clear in the morning, but partly cloudy by the afternoon, what can you tell about the pressure?
The pressure is falling
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When there is a large difference between two air masses, the weather is...
severe
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An area is described as having very little rain each year, hot summers, and warm winters. This describes that area's __________.
climate
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If it is cloudy in the morning, but clear in the afternoon, what can you tell about the pressure?
The pressure is rising
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As a team, write down as many weather instruments as you can and tell what they are used for
anemometer thermometer hygrometer barometer wind vane rain gauge
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If the wind is moving west to east, which way would the wind vane be pointing?
west