High and Low Pressure Systems

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What type of weather does a high pressure system bring to an area?

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Happy, sunny clear weather.

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Do winds in a low pressure system move in a clockwise direction?

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False.

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What type of weather does a low pressure system bring?

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Lousy, cold, rainy weather.

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

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More.

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

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Air pressure.

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What is a high pressure system?

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

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What is a low pressure system?

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

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How do high pressure systems affect wind direction?

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Winds blow outward from high pressure areas, moving in a counterclockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere.

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How do low pressure systems affect wind direction?

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Winds blow inward toward low pressure areas, moving in a clockwise direction in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.