Synoptic Charts Flashcards
1
Q
What is a synoptic chart
A
Shows the weather conditions in specific moment in time
2
Q
What is air pressure represented by
A
Lines joining up points of the same air pressure known as isobars
3
Q
How do winds always blow
A
From high to low
4
Q
How do winds travel with isobars
A
Travel parallel to isobars and are forced to bend in towards areas of low pressure
5
Q
What is low pressure shown as
A
A depression
Isobars are close together
6
Q
What is high pressure shown as
A
Anticyclone
Isobars are far apart
