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Air Masses and Fronts: How are they related to storms?

Air Masses and Fronts: How are they related to storms?. S.C. Standard 6-4.4. AIR MASSES. Huge bodies of air Formed over water or land in tropical or polar regions The prevailing westerlies generally push air masses from west to east. Air masses (cont.).

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PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND STORMS

PRESSURE SYSTEMS AND STORMS. STD: 6-4.4. PRESSURE SYSTEMS. High/Low Pressure Systems are created by warm air rising and cool air sinking combined with the spinning of Earth that causes rotation of air masses. PRESSURE SYSTEMS (cont.). 2 Types

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Weather Essentials Concept Map

Weather Essentials Concept Map. Sun. Moisture. Temperature. Density / pressure. Highs, lows, and fronts. Sun. Sun. Jet streams, horizontal Pressure Gradient Force (PGF). Wind/air motion (horizontal & vertical). Other influences. Clouds. Climate. Daily weather. Sun.

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Atmospheric Processes

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