Examine the weather chart above and answer each of the following questions - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 9 - 2021
Question 9
Examine the weather chart above and answer each of the following questions.
(i) What is the barometric pressure (in hectopascals/millibars) at the centre of the are... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:Examine the weather chart above and answer each of the following questions - Leaving Cert Geography - Question 9 - 2021
Step 1
What is the barometric pressure (in hectopascals/millibars) at the centre of the area of low pressure marked X?
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The barometric pressure at the centre of the area of low pressure marked X is 971 hPa.
Step 2
Indicate whether the following statement is true or false by ticking (✓) the correct box. Ireland and Italy are experiencing the same type of weather conditions.
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This statement is False.
Step 3
What does the letter H on the weather chart indicate?
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The letter H on the weather chart indicates High pressure.
Step 4
In the box below, draw the weather chart symbol for a cold front.
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The symbol for a cold front is typically a blue line with triangular spikes pointing in the direction of the front.
Step 5
The black lines on this weather map join areas of equal barometric pressure. Which of the following is the correct name for these lines? Tick (✓) the correct box.
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The correct name for these lines is Isobars.
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