WEATHER

2008 Q4 (b) 10 marks

Examine the weather map.

(i) What name is given to the numbered lines shown on this map? (1)

Answer: isobars (ii) What name is given to the feature labelled A on the map? (1)

Answer: Warm front (iii) What name is given to the feature labelled B on the map? (1)

Answer: Cold front (iv) What is the atmospheric pressure at C on the map? (1) 1024 mb (v)

Describe the weather conditions that you would expect to find at D on the map. (6) Temperatures are mild for January. Winds are not very strong, although there is a good breeze. It will be cloudy with some showers.