High and Low Pressure Systems

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What is the name of the person who studies the weather?

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Meteorologist

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Do winds in a low pressure system move in a clockwise direction?

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False

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What type of weather does a high pressure system bring to an area?

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Happy, sunny clear weather

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High pressure systems can hold _______ water than a low pressure system.

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Less

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The atmosphere is an ocean of __________.

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Air

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What is a high pressure system?

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A weather system where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually bringing clear skies.

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What is a low pressure system?

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A weather system where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

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How do winds move in a high pressure system?

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Counterclockwise direction.

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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.

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What is the role of a meteorologist?

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To study weather patterns and forecast weather conditions.