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What measures isobars?
Isobars measure the air pressure in the sky and our atmosphere! I hope I helped a little!
Do isobars help you predict which way the air will move?
Yes they do. Scientists make maps with isobars on them.
Which would show stronger winds widely spaced isobars or closely spaced isobars?
Closely spaced isobars mean stronger winds, as it indicates a tight pressure gradient.
What are lines that show air pressure on a map called?
An isoline is used on maps to represent points of equal value. The isoline for air pressure is an isobar.
How are the spacing of isobars and wind speed related?
Distribution of isobars on a map is connected with the direction and speed of the wind. As the isobars grow closer together it shows a rapid change in barometric pressure, which can indicate a storm front approaching - and that usually means increased winds.
How are isobars formed?
Isobars are formed by connecting points on a map that have the same atmospheric pressure. Meteorologists use isobars to represent areas of high and low pressure, with closely spaced isobars indicating strong pressure gradients and potentially windy conditions.
As wind velocity decreases the distance between isobars on a weather map will?
Increase. Isobars represent lines of constant atmospheric pressure, and when wind velocity decreases, the pressure gradient weakens. A weaker pressure gradient results in isobars being spaced further apart on a weather map.
Can two isobars drawn on a surface weather map ever intersect?
No, isobars represent areas of equal atmospheric pressure, so two isobars should never intersect on a surface weather map. If two isobars were to intersect, it would imply that the same location on the map has two different atmospheric pressure values simultaneously, which is not physically possible.
What is weather like near isobars?
There is no specific "weather" description near isobars. Isobars are simply lines joining points of similar atmospheric pressure to indicate current and project future weather patterns related to pressure and therefore wind (movement of high pressure to low pressure). Therefore, a combination of the pressure the Isobar is indicating combined with other factors will determine the actual weather at that location.
What does close spacing of isobars on the weather map represent?
Closely spaced isobars indicate large pressure changes over a small area and suggest strengthening winds.Widely spaced isobars portray a "flat" or weak pressure gradient typical of light-wind situations.
What is the similarities between isobars and isotherms?
what is the similaraties between isobars and isotherms ]
Where would you generally see isobars?
Yea, where would you generally see isobars??
What is the low pressure area with closed isobars with wind force of 10 to 11 mph?
The low pressure area you are referring to is likely a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 10 to 11 mph. Tropical depressions are characterized by closed isobars and represent the early stage of tropical cyclone development.
What measures isobars?
Isobars measure the air pressure in the sky and our atmosphere! I hope I helped a little!
Do isobars help you predict which way the air will move?
Yes they do. Scientists make maps with isobars on them.
What are lines on a weather map joining places that have the same air pressure?
Those lines are "isobars."
Compare and contrast isobars and isotherms?
Isobars are lines that eqaul pressure isotherms are line that equal tempature
