Air Pressure Flashcards

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How does air move?

A

Areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure

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Altitude increase ⬆️

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Air pressure decreases

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Amount of water vapor in the air

A

Humidity

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Humidity increase ⬆️

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Air pressure decreases

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Caused by the weight of the air in the atmosphere pressing down on Earth’s surface

(Definition)

A

Air pressure

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Temperature decrease ⬇️

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Air pressure increases

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When a mass of warm air moves into a region, the air pressure is…

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Low because warm air rises

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