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6.28 Interpret Weather Maps and Symbols Worksheet

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Interpret Weather Maps and Symbols - Which diagram or model best shows interpret weather maps and symbols? (NGSS SEPs; IXL Weather & Climate)

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Which map in the image best matches this evidence: low pressure over the plains, thunderstorms along a southward cold front, cool dry air behind the front, and warm humid air ahead of it?
Athe map with a low center and a southward cold front separating cool dry air from warm humid air
Bthe map with a broad high-pressure center and no fronts
Cthe map with a stationary front and identical air on both sides
Dthe map with only a warm front and clear skies everywhere
Solution & Explanation:The correct map must include all of the listed clues: low pressure, a cold front, storms along the front, cool dry air behind it, and warm humid air ahead.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A map does not label any fronts, but over a short distance it shows a sharp temperature change, a wind shift, and a band of clouds. What is the best interpretation?
AThere is probably a boundary between two air masses there.
BThe area must be under strong high pressure.
CThe weather is completely uniform.
DThe map gives no useful information.
Solution & Explanation:A sharp change in temperature, wind, and clouds over a short distance is strong evidence of a front or air-mass boundary.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Looking at the timeline in the image, during which period are winds most likely strongest?
Amorning
Bafternoon
Cevening
Dall three periods equally
Solution & Explanation:The isobars are tightest in the evening panel, showing the strongest pressure gradient and likely the strongest winds.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 6 Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS SEPs (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: NGSS SEPs. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which diagram or model best shows interpret weather maps and symbols? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: NGSS SEPs; IXL Weather & Climate. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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