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WORKSHEET 23

High and Low Pressure Systems

Print and copy this worksheet for use in the classroom.


Purpose
  To investigate high and low pressure systems.

Background
 

Study the High and Low Pressure Systems web page then answer the questions given below.

 


Questions
 

Write your responses in the spaces provided below.

  1. What would happen to the air pressure as a high moved across an area?







  2. What would happen to the air pressure as a low moved across an area?








  3. What are the highest and lowest air pressures shown on the map below?



    air pressures chart


  4. A cold front is passing over South Australia . What major city will it pass over next?




  5. In which direction does the wind/air spiral in a low pressure region?







  6. In which direction does the wind/air spiral in a high pressure region?








  7. What does the weather map tell you about the weather in Adelaide? How would you dress if you where going to be outside?











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