Weather Quiz: Pressure

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The correct answer is c. Isobars connect points of equal pressure around a system. These are used by meteorologists to locate the system's center, determine windflow, locate fronts, and many other parameters. Millibars and Hectopascals are both units of measurement of pressure and an Isotherm is a line, much like the Isobar, that connects points of equal temperature.

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5. If the there are a lot of isobars around a high or a low and they are packed very close to each other, the wind will be:

A. Very strong and gusty
B. Very light
C. Dry and cold
D. Warm and moist

Choose any one of the four answers above.