Map skill Flashcards
How many digits does a grid reference have
6
How many digits does an area reference
4
What does BOLTSS stand for
Border, Orientation, Legend, Title, Scale, Source
What is the orientation of a map
The direction (North, South, etc
What is a contour line
A line that represents all the same areas with the same altitude
On a climate graph, what does the line represent
The line represents temperature average (red high, blue low) per month
On a climate graph, what does the columns represent
The columns represent the rainfall per month
What is a synoptic chart
A synoptic chart is a type of map that shows weather features
What is a synoptic chart iso bar
iso bars show where the pressure is equal
What does the H and L mean on a synoptic chart
H and L mean High and Low
What do the lines with the triangles and bumps on a synoptic map represent
They represent different weather fronts and mark the boundaries between two different air masses
What is a warm front on a synoptic map shown as
It is shown as a line with red bumps
What is a warm front on a synoptic map shown as
It is shown as a line with red bumps
What is a cold front on a synoptic map shown as
It is shown as a line with blue triangles
What is El nino
The water on the ocean surface having warm average temperatures
What is La nina
The water on the ocean surface having cold average temperatures
What unit do you use to measure rainfall
millimeters (MM)
What is the Iso gradient
The gradient is affected by how close each iso bar is
What way does the wind spin on Low pressure air systems
Counter clockwise
What way does the wind spin on High pressure air systems
Clockwise
How does High pressure systems affect the weather
It makes Sunny clear skies
How does Low pressure systems affect the weather
It makes rainy and cloudy skies
What is tourism
the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
What is erosion
Erosion is the geological process in which Earth materials are worn away by natural effects such as wind and rain
