Weather Maps and Patterns Moving air creates a low pressure system.

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Weather Maps and Patterns Moving air creates a low pressure system.

Weather Maps and Patterns Wind moves _________________ around low pressure in the northern hemisphere.

Weather Maps and Patterns Wind moves around low pressure in the northern hemisphere because... Wind is deflected to the _______ in the northern hemisphere. When warm air rises a _______ pressure area is formed. As surface air moves in air is ____________ to the right.

_________ weather occurs along the fronts. Weather Maps and Patterns

The __________ front appears to chase the ___________ front. Weather Maps and Patterns

How does an occulded front form? Weather Maps and Patterns

The prevailing winds in the US are from the _______________. Weather Maps and Patterns

What will happen to this weather system over the next few days? Weather Maps and Patterns

Summary: Describe the movement of weather fronts and low pressure systems across the US.