Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a weather map of North America with symbols for fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation. We need to figure out what kind of weather is happening at location
A.
Step 1: Look at where point A is on the map.
→ Point A is in the southeastern United States — around Tennessee or northern Alabama/Georgia area.
Step 2: Check what front is near point A.
→ There’s a cold front (line with triangles pointing in direction of movement) running from the Great Lakes down through the Southeast, passing just east of point A.
→ The triangles point southeast → meaning cold air is moving toward the southeast.
→ So point A is just ahead of (west of) the cold front.
Step 3: What does that mean for weather?
→ Ahead of a cold front, you usually have warm, moist air rising → which can cause clouds and storms.
→ Also, look at the precipitation symbol right over point A: it’s a “T” with a lightning bolt → that means
thunderstorm!
Step 4: Double-check other clues.
→ Is there high or low pressure nearby? Not directly over A — but the front itself suggests changing weather.
→ No fog, snow, drizzle — those symbols aren’t at A.
→ Rain showers? That’s a different symbol (raindrop with slash). Thunderstorm is its own symbol.
So, putting it all together:
Point A is located just ahead of a cold front, and the map shows a thunderstorm symbol exactly at that spot.
Final Answer:
Thunderstorm
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of weather map worksheet.