Surface Analysis Chart

Question 1

The Surface Analysis Chart depicts

Answer 1

actual frontal positions, pressure patterns,
temperature, dewpoint, wind, weather, and obstructions to vision at the valid time of the
chart.

Question 2

On a Surface Analysis Chart, the solid lines that depict sea level pressure patterns are called

Answer 2

isobars.

Question 3

Dashed lines on a Surface Analysis Chart, if depicted, indicate that the pressure gradient is

Answer 3

weak.

Question 4

On a Surface Analysis Chart, close spacing of the isobars indicates

Answer 4

strong pressure gradient

Question 5

Which chart provides a ready means of locating observed frontal positions and pressure centers?

Answer 5

Surface Analysis Chart.