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