The "flags" scattered around the map are wind barbs that indicate wind velocity and direction. Red flags represent data collected by weather buoys, blue indicates information collected by ships.
Data Activity
Author
Kevin Goff and Susan Haynes, Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Grade Level
8-12
Lesson Time
60 min
Objectives
Vocabulary
Hurricane, Northeaster, Nor'easter, Low pressure, Wind barb, Coriolis, Fetch
Materials Required
Natl. Science Standards
IK-1 I5-2 PH5-2 PH5-3 ES5-1 ES5-3 ES9-1 TK-3 PS5-3 PS5-5 PS9-4 PS9-5 PS9-6 NK-1 N9-2
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