pressure systems Flashcards

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pressure decreases toward the center

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low pressure system

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wind blows inward and counterclockwise

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low pressure system

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3
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air mass shrinks and rises up

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low pressure system

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4
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causes cloud formation and precipitation

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low pressure system

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5
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unstable conditions, stormy

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low pressure sytstem

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6
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pressure increases towards the center

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high pressure system

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7
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wind blows downward and clockwise

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high pressure system

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air mass expands and moves out

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high pressure system

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9
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causes nice conditions

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high pressure systems

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10
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dry, calm, stable conditions

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high pressure systems

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