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What type of weather is expected in areas of low pressure?
Think about what happens when air rises.
Where are the subtropical highs located?
Remember the latitude where dry climates are found.
Where is sea level pressure typically the lowest?
Consider where the warm climate is prevalent.
True or False: High-pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.
Think about the characteristics of high pressure.
How would the distribution of sea level pressure change during the summer versus winter months, particularly at mid-latitudes?
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.
Visualize the Earth’s rotation and use a globe to track air movement.
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