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dotted black lines ; (c) the circles ; (d) the arrows attached to 

 the circles ; (e) the shaded areas ; (/) the words " high " and 

 " low." 



2. On the map find the place that had (a) the highest tem- 

 perature, (b) the lowest temperature, (c) the greatest air pressure, 

 (d) the least air pressure. In the columns find the place that 

 had (a) the highest maximum temperature, (b) the lowest 

 minimum temperature, (c) the highest wind velocity, (d) the 

 greatest rainfall. In each case give figures and name of place. 



3. State all the weather conditions shown on the map for 

 your own city or the nearest Weather Bureau Station. 



4. Compare a number of high and low areas on different 

 maps and explain how the highs differ from the lows as regards 

 (a) pressure, (ft) direction of winds, (c) temperature, (d) state of 

 weather (rainy or clear). 



5. Follow the course of a low area on several consecutive 

 maps and estimate (a) about how far the area travels in a day, 

 (6) and in what direction. 



6. Secure the latest weather map and prophesy what you 

 think the weather will be for your locality for the next day. 

 When the time comes, make a note of the actual conditions and 

 see how near you came to them. 



SUPPLEMENTARY QUESTIONS FOR CLASS DISCUSSION 



1. To what people are the weather forecasts of the Weather 

 Bureau of greatest value ? 



2. What does a weather map show? 



3. How is a weather map made? 



REFERENCE 



Harrington, About the Weather, D. Appleton, New York City. 



