Practice - World Distribution of Sea Level Pressure
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Practice Questions
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What type of weather is expected in areas of low pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when air rises.
Where are the subtropical highs located?
💡 Hint: Remember the latitude where dry climates are found.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Where is sea level pressure typically the lowest?
💡 Hint: Consider where the warm climate is prevalent.
True or False: High-pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of high pressure.
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Challenge Problems
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How would the distribution of sea level pressure change during the summer versus winter months, particularly at mid-latitudes?
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes influence air density and pressure.
Illustrate how the Coriolis effect influences wind direction in both hemispheres, particularly relative to high and low-pressure systems.
💡 Hint: Visualize the Earth’s rotation and use a globe to track air movement.
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