By Examining a Surface Map, the Movement of a Surface

question 82

Multiple Choice

By examining a surface map, the movement of a surface low-pressure area can be predicted because ____.

• A)low-pressure areas tend to move parallel to isobars of the warm sector
• B)lows tend to move toward the area with the greatest pressure
• C)movement is the same as it was during the previous 24 hours
• D)once a low is established it always moves toward the east at double the original speed
• E)current weather in the region will remain the same

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, marked by rapid language acquisition and symbolic thinking.

Age

A measure of the time an individual or object has existed, often used to describe developmental stages in humans.

Egocentrism

An important feature of preoperational thought: the inability to distinguish between one’s own and someone else’s perspective.

Animism

A facet of preoperational thought: the belief that inanimate objects have lifelike qualities and are capable of action.