Weather Pressure Systems

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What is a high pressure system?

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A weather system that brings sunny, dry, calm, and clear weather.

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What is a low pressure system?

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A weather system that typically brings cloudy, rainy, and stormy weather.

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How is a low pressure system represented on a weather map?

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It is represented with a capital 'L' and is colored red.

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How is a high pressure system represented on a weather map?

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It is represented with a capital 'H' and is colored blue.

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What type of weather does a high pressure system bring?

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Sunny, dry, and calm weather.

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What type of weather does a low pressure system bring?

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Cloudy, rainy, and stormy weather.

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What color is the letter 'L' on a weather map?

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Red.

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What color is the letter 'H' on a weather map?

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Blue.

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What happens to air in a high pressure system?

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Air sinks, leading to clear skies.

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What happens to air in a low pressure system?

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Air rises, leading to cloud formation and precipitation.