High and Low Pressure Systems

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What is the name of the weather instrument that measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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The image shows a weather map with different pressure systems. What type of weather would Texas be having right now?

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clear, sunny, dry weather

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The following picture shows a weather map of Virginia. What type of weather is Virginia having in this map?

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cloudy, rainy weather

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Does this diagram show a warm front or a cold front?

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Warm front

Front

What is the weather instrument that measures air pressure?

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barometer

Front

What is a large body of air with about the same temperature throughout it called?

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air mass

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Which type of front is near Seattle?

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a cold front

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Which pressure system can produce storms?

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low pressure system

Front

Which type of front is displayed? Cold, Warm, Stationary, Occluded

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Cold

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Do LOW air pressure systems SINK or RISE in the atmosphere?

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Rise