Transcript Warm Up:

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Warm Up:
Write 10 things you
notice about the
weather map.
How many fronts can you
identify on this map?
What is a Weather Map?
1. A map of an area that shows specific
weather conditions or information about
the weather.
2. Can be a current map or a forecast map
of weather to come.
3. Data from multiple sources is used to
create the most accurate map.
What is on a
weather map?
Weather map symbols show:
precipitation, temperature,
wind speed, wind direction,
low pressure, high pressure,
fronts, and much more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlQHG0HX8Ac
What is a High Pressure System?
1. a whirling mass of cool, dry air that generally
brings fair weather and light winds or sunny
skies
2. represented as a big, blue H.
A large “H” means an area of higher pressure.
Higher pressure usually means nice, clear weather.
What is a Low Pressure System?
1. a whirling mass of warm, moist air that
generally brings stormy weather with strong
winds.
2. represented as a big, red L.
A large “L” means an area of lower pressure.
Lower pressure usually means clouds, rain, or snow.
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How do you read a weather map?
• First, you need to know the symbols.
• Next, you need to find your location.
• Then, you need to read the direction of the front or
weather system.
• Finally, you predict the weather you will experience
that day or week.
https://www.
youtube.com
/watch?v=9N
Zz-EeveJ8
Creating YOUR own weather map CLASSWORK!
1) FOLLOW all directions
2) Be creative but be accurate!
3) Review the correct symbols before placing them
on your map.
4) Turn in to “IN BOX”
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