Weather Map Gizmo
Warm Up: It shows that the wind is at 25 knots coming from the southwest and that the sky is partially cloudy.
Activity A: High Pressure Systems
1: a) As you move closer, the air pressure goes up
b) Because it says high pressure system
2: There are no clouds
Activity A: High Pressure Systems
1: a) As you move closer, the air pressure goes up
b) Because it says high pressure system
2: There are no clouds
4: a) Clockwise
b) Right next to the high pressure area.
Activity B: Low Pressure Systems
1: a) It decreases.
b) The pressure is lower than the surrounding area.
2: It's all on the south east side of the system.
b) Right next to the high pressure area.
Activity B: Low Pressure Systems
1: a) It decreases.
b) The pressure is lower than the surrounding area.
2: It's all on the south east side of the system.
4: Counter-Clockwise
5: Near the low pressure system
Activity C: Fronts
5: Near the low pressure system
Activity C: Fronts
2: The clouds and rain are always behind the front.
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