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WEATHER

Characteristics of Weather

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Name six weather characteristics. Temperature, Air Pressure, Wind, Cloud Cover, Precipitation, Humidity
What is ultimately responsible for weather on Earth? The Sun
What happens to air when it is heated? It gets lighter and rises into the atmosphere.
What happens to air when it is cooled? It gets heavier and sinks.
What causes wind? Differences in air pressure.
What is a high air pressure system? An area of air that is heavy and sinks in a "clump" at Earth's surface.
What is a low air pressure system? A area of air that is light and rises into the atmosphere.
What kind of weather is associated with a high pressure system? Clouds and Precipitation
What kind of weather is associated with a low pressure system? Clear Skies
In what way does wind blow? From an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure because it wants to spread out.
Created by: kgauthier
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