Synoptic Weather Map Interpretation (Grade 12 NSC Matric Geography): Flashcards
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Synoptic weather map definition
Synoptic weather map definition
Shows weather across large areas at specific moment in time
Isobars
Isobars
Lines connecting areas with identical atmospheric pressure
Symbol for low pressure system
Symbol for low pressure system
L
Symbol for high pressure system
Symbol for high pressure system
H
Pressure measurement units on synoptic maps
Pressure measurement units on synoptic maps
Hectopascals (hPa) or millibars (mb)
Wind direction refers to direction...
Wind direction refers to direction...
FROM which wind blows, not where it's going
Clear skies weather symbol
Clear skies weather symbol
Empty circle
Overcast weather symbol
Overcast weather symbol
Completely filled black circle
SA summer synoptic chart date range
SA summer synoptic chart date range
October to March
Common feature of SA winter synoptic charts
Common feature of SA winter synoptic charts
Cold fronts frequently move across SA