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Isobars

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Lines connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure that indicate areas of high and low pressure and can reveal the presence of pressure systems and weather fronts.

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Isotherms

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Lines that connect points of equal temperature, they are useful in identifying temperature gradients and can indicate the likely areas for the formation of weather fronts.

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Cold Front Symbol

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A line with triangles pointing in the direction of movement, indicating an area where cold air is moving in and pushing up warmer air, often leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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Warm Front Symbol

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A line with semicircles pointing towards the direction of movement, representing an area where warm air is moving over cold air, which can result in gradual cloud formation and steady precipitation.

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High-Pressure System (Anticyclone)

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Indicated by a large 'H' on weather maps. It suggests areas where the atmospheric pressure is high relative to its surroundings, often leading to settled weather and clear skies.

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Low-Pressure System (Cyclone)

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Denoted by a large 'L' on weather maps, this indicates areas of lower atmospheric pressure compared to its surroundings, usually associated with unsettled weather, including clouds and precipitation.

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Wind Barbs

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Symbols on the weather map that indicate wind direction and speed; the barb points in the direction from which the wind is blowing, and the number of feathers helps to estimate the wind speed.

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Pressure Gradient

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The rate of change of pressure with respect to distance; a strong pressure gradient indicates a steep change in pressure, which usually corresponds to strong winds and possibly stormy conditions.

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