High and Low Pressure Systems

Front

Warm air can hold ______________________ moisture (water) than cool air.

Back

more

Front

An isobar shows air in the atmosphere with the same amount of _________________

Back

air pressure

Front

What type of weather does a Low Pressure system bring?

Back

lousy, cold, rainy weather

Front

A low pressure system brings "lousy" weather (cloudy, rainy weather).

Back

true

Front

High pressure systems can hold _______ water than a low pressure system.

Back

less

Front

What is a high pressure system?

Back

A weather system where the air pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies.

Front

What is a low pressure system?

Back

A weather system where the air pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

Back

Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower pressure; cool air is denser and sinks, leading to higher pressure.

Front

What happens to moisture in a high pressure system?

Back

Moisture tends to decrease, leading to clearer skies.

Front

What is an isobar?

Back

A line on a weather map that connects points of equal air pressure.