14 Weather Maps and Satellite Imagery CHECK YOUR LEARNING
1. Use the data from the wind radar chart in Figure 14.8 to answer the following questions. a. Which is the least frequent wind at Dublin Airport? b. What is its percentage? c. What is the percentage calm at Birr? d. Which station has the lowest calm percentage? e. What is the most frequent wind at Shannon Airport?
Pressure charts 1
1037 2 1040 1008 3
1029 986 1012 1021 997
Cloud charts A
1014
B
C
2. Copy the table below into your copybook and, using the letters, match the correct cloud chart to the pressure chart.
Pressure chart Cloud chart 1 2 3
3. Study pressure charts 1, 2 and 3 and answer the following questions: Chart 1 a. Give the pressure reading for the low-pressure area to the south-west of Ireland. b. What type of front is located over the east of Ireland? c. Is Ireland experiencing wet or dry weather? Explain your answer. Chart 2 d. What is the barometric pressure for the anticyclone to north-west of Ireland? e. Identify the type of front located to the south of Ireland. Chart 3 f. Are wind speeds high or low over Ireland? Give a reason for your answer. g. Is Ireland experiencing wet or dry weather? Explain your answer.
