Examine the weather chart above and answer the following questions - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 11 - 2013
Question 11
Examine the weather chart above and answer the following questions.
(i) What is the barometric pressure (in hectopascals/millibars) to the South West of Ireland? __... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the weather chart above and answer the following questions - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 11 - 2013
Step 1
What is the barometric pressure (in hectopascals/millibars) to the South West of Ireland?
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The barometric pressure to the South West of Ireland is between 1020 and 1029 hPa.
Step 2
According to the weather chart, what type of weather is being experienced in France? Tick the correct box.
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The type of weather being experienced in France is: Calm.
Step 3
Draw the weather chart symbol for a cold front, in the box below.
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The weather chart symbol for a cold front is represented by a blue line with triangular spikes facing in the direction of the front.
Step 4
Complete the following sentences by inserting the correct word from the table below in each case.
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Lines joining places of equal temperature on a weather chart are called Isotherms.
Lines joining places of equal pressure on a weather chart are called Isobars.
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