The Atmosphere-Ocean System: Weather and Climate

self-check Self-Check: Interpreting Weather Maps

Study the map and then see if you can answer the questions below. You can refer back to the previous page if you need a review.

Image of a weather map with several points. Point A is located next to a capital letter H. Point B is located next to a capital letter L. There is a blue line below point B. Small triangles that point down are along this line at regular intervals. Point C is located over a line that has alternating blue triangles and red half circles. The half circles point one direction and the blue triangles point another direction. Point D is located below a capital letter L.

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At which point are the skies most likely clear and the winds light?
 
High pressure areas bring clear skies and light winds. Point A is a high pressure area.
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At which point is a cold front shown?
 
The cold front is shown at Point B.
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At which point is a stationary front shown?
 
The stationary front is shown at Point C.
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At which point are there likely long-lingering clouds?
 
Stationary fronts bring long-lingering clouds. This is at Point C.