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Clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the Southern Hemisphere, and always diverging away from the center.
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How does pressure affect the direction of wind flow?
Wind is a cousin to the pressure. Pressure moves the wind.
In which direction is air pressure?
Air pressure is exerted in all directions.
Which direction does wind and air pressure travel?
Wind is balancing of atmospheric pressure, the movement of air is in high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
Why is it important for a meteorologist to know about air pressure how does it help him or her forecast the weather?
Air always flows from high-pressure to low-pressure areas. This allows the meteorologist to predict wind direction and speed.
What are the symbols for fronts high air pressures low pressures and hurricanes on a weather map?
High pressure is represented by a blue letter "H" while low pressure is represented by a red "L." Hurricanes are represented by circles with spiral arms.
What is an area of high air pressure with winds that spiral outward?
anticlones
Which direction does air flow in high pressure?
High pressure air travels "downwards and clockwise"
How does pressure affect the direction of wind flow?
Wind is a cousin to the pressure. Pressure moves the wind.
Describe the direction that winds appear to blow between centers of high and low pressure?
Near the Earth's surface, air will spiral from high to low pressure at a rate determined by the pressure gradient (and at an angle relative to that gradient). The Earth's rotation turns the air as it moves from high to low pressure, so the air doesn't make a bee-line from high to low as it would if the Earth didn't rotate. Higher up in the atmosphere, the air is deflected at nearly a 90 degree angle, so the air flows almost parallel to the pressure gradient.
What is the Effect caused by Earth's rotation that forces air to spiral around centers of high and low pressure?
turbulence
What is air moving in a specific direction?
From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Hope this helps! :)
What will the weather be like when air pressure is rising?
When air pressure is rising, it means that a high pressure area is coming in your direction. High pressure areas tend to bring very sunny and calm weather so the weather should improve when the air pressure is rising
Why do winds blow in a direction?
Winds are simply air that is 'sucked' from a high-pressure area to a low-pressure area.
3 characteristics of a high pressure system?
In a high pressure system, air is sinking. Air spirals outwards in an anticlockwise direction. In a high pressure system, sinking air becomes warm and stable. High pressure systems usually cover a greater area than low pressure systems and move slower. If located over land, high pressure systems are usually cloud-free.
In which direction is air pressure?
Air pressure is exerted in all directions.
Which direction does wind and air pressure travel?
Wind is balancing of atmospheric pressure, the movement of air is in high pressure areas to low pressure areas.
Why is it important for a meteorologist to know about air pressure how does it help him or her forecast the weather?
Air always flows from high-pressure to low-pressure areas. This allows the meteorologist to predict wind direction and speed.
