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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True or False: A high pressure system creates 'happy' weather (sunny, clear weather).

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True.

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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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True or False: A low pressure system brings 'lousy' weather (cloudy, rainy weather).

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True.

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What does an isobar show in the atmosphere?

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Air pressure.

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Define 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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Define 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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What happens to air in a high pressure system?

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Air descends and warms, leading to clear weather.

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What happens to air in a low pressure system?

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Air rises and cools, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.

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How do high and low pressure systems affect wind direction?

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Winds flow from high pressure to low pressure areas.