Slide 1Regents Earth Science HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS WEATHER SYSTEMS UNIT By the end of this class, you will be able to: *Compare and contrast high and low pressure…

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1. What affect does the weather have on the world? • What are you going to wear today? • Do I need to leave early to get to work? • Why do farmers pay attention to…

Slide 1 Regents Earth Science HIGH AND LOW PRESSURE SYSTEMS WEATHER SYSTEMS UNIT By the end of this class, you will be able to: *Compare and contrast high and low pressure…

Slide 1 Chapter 24 Section 2 Handout Fronts Slide 2 1  When two unlike air masses meet, what usually keeps them separate?  Differences in density Slide 3 2  The…

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Chapters 23 and 24 Review By Sarah Snoberger Chapter 23 - Atmospheric Moisture Humidity -The amount of water vapor in the air Determined by the temperature or the air the…

Chatper 24 Review Question # 1 What happens to air as the lower layers are warmed? The air rises Question # 2 Whatâs an air mass? A large body of air throughout which temperature…

Air Masses and Fronts Air Masses and Fronts Air moves from areas of high pressure to low pressure, which are caused by the uneven heating of the Earth Air Masses: A large…