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Weather Maps
Term | Definition |
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Pressure associated with clouds, precipitation, and storms | Low Pressure |
Symbol on weather map indicating low pressure | L |
Symbol on weather map indicating high pressure | H |
Pressure associated with clear, sunny weather | High Pressure |
A cold air mass brings clouds, and possible violent storms followed by cool, clear weather | Cold Front |
A warm air mass brings rain followed by warmer weather | Warm Front |
A cold air mass and a warm air mass meet and stay in one area - rain for several days | Stationary Front |
A warm air mass gets caught between two cold air masses. After rain it will be dry. | Occluded Front |
After a warm front the temperature will be ___ | Higher |
After a cold front the temperature will be ___ | Lower |
On a map north is ___ | Up |
On a map south is ___ | Down |
On a map east is ___ | Right |
On a map west is ___ | Left |