Weather Maps and Patterns

Moving air creates a low pressure system.

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Wind moves _________________ around low pressure in the northern hemisphere.

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Wind moves around low pressure in the northern hemisphere because...

Wind is deflected to the _______ in the northern hemisphere.

When warm air rises a _______ pressure area is formed. As surface air moves in air is ____________ to the right.

_________ weather occurs along the fronts.

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The __________ front appears to chase the ___________ front.

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How does an occulded front form?

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The prevailing winds in the US are from the _______________.

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What will happen to this weather system over the next few days?

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Weather Maps and Patterns

Summary: Describe the movement of weather fronts and low pressure systems across the US.