What type of pressure system is usually associated with stormy, lousy weather?
4B Test Corrections: (r) Global Patterns of Weather Maps

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Low pressure systems are typically associated with stormy and unsettled weather.
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What is the global pattern of atmospheric movement caused by the rotation of Earth?
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Jet stream is the global pattern of atmospheric movement caused by the rotation of Earth.
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What type of air mass is cool and humid and forms over the North Pacific Ocean?
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Maritime Polar air mass is cool and humid and forms over the North Pacific Ocean.
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How do air masses generally move across the United States?
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The prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the United States but may be deflected by the jet stream.
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How do jet streams influence local weather?
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Jet streams carry weather systems, causing local weather to change as new systems move in and prior systems move away.
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What is a high pressure system typically associated with?
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High pressure systems are typically associated with clear skies and calm weather.
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Define 'air mass'.
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An air mass is a large body of air that has uniform temperature and humidity characteristics.
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