High Pressure and Low pressure

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What type of weather is associated with high pressure?

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Clear and sunny weather is typically associated with high pressure.

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What type of weather is associated with low pressure?

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Cloudy weather with precipitation is typically associated with low pressure.

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What does high pressure indicate about air movement?

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High pressure indicates that air is sinking.

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What does low pressure indicate about air movement?

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Low pressure indicates that air is rising.

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What type of skies are usually found in high pressure systems?

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Clear skies are usually found in high pressure systems.

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What type of skies are usually found in low pressure systems?

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Cloudy skies are usually found in low pressure systems.

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What happens to winds when high pressure is near low pressure?

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Winds will blow at high speeds when high pressure is near low pressure.

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What is the opposite of high pressure?

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Low pressure is the opposite of high pressure.

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What weather conditions are likely when there is a high pressure system?

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Clear and sunny conditions are likely with a high pressure system.

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What weather conditions are likely when there is a low pressure system?

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Cloudy and rainy conditions are likely with a low pressure system.