Reading and Interpreting Synoptic Weather Maps (Grade 11 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Time shown on SA synoptic weather maps
Time shown on SA synoptic weather maps
14:00 (2:00 PM)
What isobars connect
What isobars connect
Places with equal atmospheric pressure
Unit for measuring atmospheric pressure
Unit for measuring atmospheric pressure
Hectopascals (hPa)
Name for high-pressure cells
Name for high-pressure cells
Anticyclones
Name for low-pressure cells
Name for low-pressure cells
Cyclones
Air circulation around high-pressure (S. Hemisphere)
Air circulation around high-pressure (S. Hemisphere)
Anticyclockwise
Air circulation around low-pressure (S. Hemisphere)
Air circulation around low-pressure (S. Hemisphere)
Clockwise
Closely spaced isobars indicate
Closely spaced isobars indicate
Strong winds (steep pressure gradient)
Cold front symbol
Cold front symbol
Thick line with triangular symbols
Warm front symbol
Warm front symbol
Thick line with semicircular symbols