Weather Systems & Climate

High pressure is dry air ____________ and rotating clockwise.

• sinking

• rising

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Low pressure is moist air ____________ and rotating counterclockwise.

• sinking

• rising

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Which type of air pressure is known for fair weather and sunshine?

• Low Pressure

• High Pressure

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Which type of air pressure is known for clouds and rain?

• Low Pressure

• High Pressure

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True or False: High air pressure always means hot temperatures.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Pressure looks at clouds and sunshine not temperature.

What are lines of constant pressure called?

• Isotherm

• Contour Line

• Isobar

• Contour Bar

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At which point will the strongest winds be located?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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Wind always flows from ____________ to ___________.

• High to Low

• Low to High

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What direction do westerly winds flow?

• From West to East

• From East to West

Answer explanation

Wind is always named after where it is coming from.

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During the day time what type of breeze would there be by the coast?

• Sea Breeze (From the sea to the land)

• Land Breeze (From the land to the sea)

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