Weather Patterns Answer Key
Analyze weather data and learn how air masses, fronts, and pressure systems create weather patterns.
Prior Knowledge Questions
Q1.What causes wind?
Wind is caused by differences in air pressure; air moves from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.
Q2.What is a cold front?
A cold front is the boundary where a cold air mass pushes under a warm air mass, often causing storms and temperature drops.
Q3.What instrument measures air pressure?
A barometer measures air pressure.
Activity A – Air Masses
Q1.What type of weather is associated with high pressure systems?
High pressure systems are associated with clear, sunny, and calm weather.
Q2.What causes precipitation?
Precipitation occurs when water vapor in the atmosphere cools and condenses into water droplets that become heavy enough to fall.
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