Air pressure and Wind

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What causes differences in air pressure?

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Unequal heating by the sun.

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What type of air pressure is present when the weather is clear and sunny?

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High pressure.

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What is caused by differences in air pressure?

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Wind.

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What mainly causes wind?

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Uneven heating of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What type of pressure system brings 'happy' weather?

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High pressure system.

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What is air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is a low pressure system associated with?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower pressure.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer.