Weather Maps
Grade 5•45 minutes•I can identify how global patterns of atmospheric movements influence local weather using weather maps.
Learning Objective
I can explain how weather maps help us understand how air moves around the world and affects our local weather.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define isotherms and isobars, and explain what each measures on a weather map.
2. Explain how the spacing of isobars on a weather map indicates wind strength.
3. Describe the general direction that weather fronts move across the United States, as discussed in the video.
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
ANALYZING MAPS ISOBARS ISOTHERMS
pamela lesley