Causes of Weather

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What are the two types of pressure systems in weather?

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Lows and highs.

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How do winds flow around a low pressure center in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Counter clockwise.

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What is the term for a clockwise rotation of air?

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Anticyclone.

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From where to where do winds travel in terms of pressure?

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From high pressure to low pressure.

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What characterizes a region where air is descending?

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High pressure.

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What is the effect of high pressure on weather conditions?

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Generally leads to clear skies and stable weather.

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What is the effect of low pressure on weather conditions?

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Typically associated with clouds and precipitation.

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What is the Coriolis effect?

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The deflection of moving objects caused by the rotation of the Earth.

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What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

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

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What is a front in meteorology?

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A boundary between two different air masses.