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What does it mean when isobars are spaced out?
It means the wind will be weak.
When winds blow parallel to isobars what kind of wind is it?
geostrophic
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.
Where on a weather map wind speeds are related to?
On a weather map, the lines of equal pressure (isobars) also illustrate the pressure gradient or change of pressure per distance. The higher the pressure gradient, the higher the winds speed. Thus, when the isobars are close together, the gradient is high, and winds are higher than where the isobars are further apart. Wind can also be affected by local considerations, hills, valleys, and buildings can modify the gradient wind's direction and speed.
Based on the weather map where would you expect to find the highest wind speeds?
Where isobars are spaced closest together
What can isobars tell you about wind speed?
isobars measure speed. the closer the ba r the faster the wind speed
How can isobars be used to tell about wind speed?
Generally speaking, the closer the isobars are to one another, the faster the wind speed.
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.
On a weather map wind speeds are related to?
the spacing of isobars is the correct answer
When isobars are close together this means that there will be?
High winds. The closer the isobars - the higher the wind speed will be.
How are isobars used?
in graphs to indicate lines of equal pressureIsobars show wind speed. The closer the isobars are spaced - the stronger the wind is.
What can isobars tell you about windspeed?
an isobar can tell you the wind mileage and the strength of the wind
How can you tell how hard the wind is blowing on a map?
isobars
What does it mean when isobars are spaced out?
It means the wind will be weak.
When winds blow parallel to isobars what kind of wind is it?
geostrophic
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 can you use isobars to show us the direction of the wind?
The isobars are generated from mean sea level pressure reports and the pressure values are given in millibars.
