8.10B Weather Maps

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What is the Jet Stream?

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The Jet Stream is a global pattern of fast-moving air currents in the atmosphere that influences weather patterns, including temperature and precipitation.

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How do high pressure systems affect wind direction?

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Winds around a high pressure area move in a clockwise direction and flow outward.

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How do low pressure systems affect wind direction?

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Winds around a low pressure area move in a counterclockwise direction and flow inward.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a cold front?

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Cold fronts are often associated with precipitation, including rain and severe thunderstorms.

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Which city is likely to experience precipitation when a cold front passes?

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Cities located in the path of a cold front, such as Nashville, are likely to experience precipitation.

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What does it mean when a city experiences a drop in temperature?

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A drop in temperature indicates that the air is cooling, which can be caused by the passage of a cold front.

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What does it mean when a city experiences a rise in temperature?

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A rise in temperature indicates that the air is warming, which can be caused by the passage of a warm front.

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What is the typical wind direction in San Antonio if it is influenced by a low pressure system?

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In San Antonio, winds would likely come from the east due to the counterclockwise movement around a low pressure area.

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What is the typical wind direction in Rockford if it is influenced by a high pressure system?

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In Rockford, winds would likely come from the south due to the clockwise movement around a high pressure area.

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What is a weather map?

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A weather map is a visual representation of atmospheric conditions at a specific time, showing features like fronts, pressure systems, and precipitation.