Pressure Systems
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Last updated about 1 year ago
14 questions
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What do you notice about the picture?
What do you notice about the picture?
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Write one wondering question you have about this picture.
Write one wondering question you have about this picture.
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What direction does air move in high pressure systems?
What direction does air move in high pressure systems?
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What type of weather is commonly associated with high pressure systems?
What type of weather is commonly associated with high pressure systems?
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Why do winds blow from high to low pressure regions?
Why do winds blow from high to low pressure regions?
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What is the Coriolis effect?
What is the Coriolis effect?
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Why wind doesn't move in a straight line due to the Coriolis effect?
Why wind doesn't move in a straight line due to the Coriolis effect?
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How does the Coriolis effect influence weather pattern?
How does the Coriolis effect influence weather pattern?
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Match the type of weather with the pressure system it is typically associated with
Match the type of weather with the pressure system it is typically associated with
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
| arrow_right_alt | High pressure system | |
Clear skies | arrow_right_alt | Low pressure system |
Cloudy weather | arrow_right_alt |
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Match the pressure system description with its type
Match the pressure system description with its type
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Air rises, increases humidity and often results in rain | arrow_right_alt | Low pressure system |
Meteorologists refer to it as a cyclone | arrow_right_alt | Low pressure system |
Denser air | arrow_right_alt | High pressure system |
Air sinks, reduces humidity and usually results in clear skies | arrow_right_alt | High pressure system |
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Write any main ideas here you want to remember
Write any main ideas here you want to remember
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If the barometric pressure is rising, will do you think the weather will become more or less cloudy?
If the barometric pressure is rising, will do you think the weather will become more or less cloudy?
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Tre notices the barometric pressure is falling when he fills out his weather log. His friend in the afternoon saw the same thing. In fact, the pressure has been dropping all day. Describe what will most likely happen with the weather later tonight or tomorrow.
Tre notices the barometric pressure is falling when he fills out his weather log. His friend in the afternoon saw the same thing. In fact, the pressure has been dropping all day. Describe what will most likely happen with the weather later tonight or tomorrow.
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Create a diagram comparing the movement of air in a high and low pressure system. Make sure you include labels
Create a diagram comparing the movement of air in a high and low pressure system. Make sure you include labels