Reading and Interpreting Synoptic Weather Maps (Grade 10 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Synoptic weather map definition
Synoptic weather map definition
Chart showing weather conditions across large area at specific time
Isobars definition
Isobars definition
Lines connecting locations with equal atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure units on weather maps
Atmospheric pressure units on weather maps
Hectopascals (hPa)
Typical isobaric interval in South African maps
Typical isobaric interval in South African maps
4 hPa
Symbol for high pressure cells
Symbol for high pressure cells
H
Symbol for low pressure cells
Symbol for low pressure cells
L
Weather from high pressure systems
Weather from high pressure systems
Settled, clear weather conditions
Weather from low pressure systems
Weather from low pressure systems
Clouds, rain, and stronger winds
Cold front symbol on synoptic maps
Cold front symbol on synoptic maps
Lines with triangular symbols
Warm front symbol on synoptic maps
Warm front symbol on synoptic maps
Lines with semicircular symbols