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
