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Why and when the first weather maps were produced ?
Solution
The necessity of having weather map was felt most by sailors. In 1688 Edmund Halley published a map for 30°N to 30°S in which showed the trade winds and direction on the monsoon winds.
Some More Questions From Weather Instruments, Maps and Charts Chapter
What are the basic elements of weather ?
Why and when the first weather maps were produced ?
When was the Indian Meteorological Department established ? Describe its role in the weather forecasting.
Name the organisation in India which records and monitors weather related data and information.
Discuss how weather maps and charts are prepared and how are they useful to us.
What are Isotherms ?
Describe the various weather symbols used in weather maps.
What are the three modes of meteorological observation used globally ?
Which meteorological symbols are used to mark the following on a weather map (1) Rain, (2) Mist, (3) Sunshine, (4) Lightning, (5) Overcast sky.
Name the instruments used for measuring the following :
(1) Continuous record of the atomospheric pressure, (2) Direction of the wind. (3) The velocity of wind. (4) Humidity in the air. () Maximum and minimum temperature for given period, (6) The amount of rainfall.
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