Understanding Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Patterns

The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface

The speed of wind in a particular area

The temperature of the atmosphere

The humidity level in the air

By the rotation of the Earth

By the uneven heating of the Earth's surface

By the gravitational pull of the moon

By the movement of tectonic plates

The random movement of air in the atmosphere

The consistent flow of air that moves in specific directions

The temporary gusts of wind during storms

The circular movement of air in a small area

The change in wind direction due to Earth's rotation

The increase in air pressure at high altitudes

The decrease in temperature with altitude

The formation of clouds in the atmosphere

A fast flowing river of air in the upper atmosphere

A slow moving current of air near the Earth's surface

A type of cloud formation

A pattern of ocean currents

Low pressure

High pressure

Isobar

Temperature

Isobars

Isotherms

Contours

Meridians

Temperature in Fahrenheit

Atmospheric pressure in millibars

Wind speed in mph

Humidity percentage

A measure of how strongly Earth's atmosphere presses down on a given area

The temperature of the Earth's surface

The speed of wind in the atmosphere

The amount of sunlight reaching the Earth

It is more dense

It is less dense

It is heavier

It is colder