Practice - Winds and Pressure Systems
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Practice Questions
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about how the air around us weighs down.
Name one type of global wind.
💡 Hint: These winds blow between the equator and 30 degrees latitude.
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Interactive Quizzes
Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning
What causes wind to occur?
💡 Hint: Think about what drives the movement of air.
True or False: High-pressure systems are associated with cloudy weather.
💡 Hint: Recall what you learned about the nature of these systems.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the expected wind direction if atmospheric pressure decreases in a coastal region.
💡 Hint: Consider how the sea breeze might influence local weather.
Discuss the consequences of understanding wind and pressure systems for meteorology.
💡 Hint: Think about real-life applications of weather forecasts.
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