8.10B Weather Maps

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What is the general wind pattern around a high pressure area?

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Clockwise and outward.

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What is the general wind pattern around a low pressure area?

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Counterclockwise and inward.

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Which Texas city is likely to have winds from the east based on pressure patterns?

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San Antonio.

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What is the Jet Stream?

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A global pattern of atmospheric movement that influences local weather.

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Which city most recently saw a rise in air pressure according to weather maps?

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Portland.

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What direction will the winds in Monterrey, Mexico mainly come from?

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East.

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Which city experienced a drop in pressure and can expect a rise in pressure over the next few days?

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Cleveland.

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What weather conditions are often associated with the passage of a cold front?

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Rain and severe thunderstorms.

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Which city is likely to have most recently experienced rainy conditions?

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Denver.

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How does the Jet Stream affect local weather patterns?

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It influences temperature, precipitation, and storm tracks.

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