8.10 Weather Reteach

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What type of weather is usually associated with high pressure?

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Sunny and clear skies.

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How do air masses typically move across the United States?

Back

The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.

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What happens to air pressure when warm air rises?

Back

As warm air rises, it creates an area of lower pressure, and cooler air flows in as wind.

Front

How does the Gulf Stream affect hurricane development?

Back

Warmer water from the Gulf Stream increases the speed and intensity of the hurricane.

Front

Which city is likely to experience a drop in pressure based on weather patterns?

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Baltimore.

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What is the Jet Stream?

Back

A global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences local weather patterns.

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What causes winds to form?

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Differences in air pressure caused by temperature variations.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, creating lower pressure, while cooler air is denser and sinks, creating higher pressure.

Front

What role do prevailing westerlies play in weather?

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They move air masses from west to east across the United States.

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How does cooler air behave in relation to warm air?

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Cooler air flows in to replace rising warm air, creating wind.