high and low pressure Flashcards
1
Q
what is low pressure
A
warm air rises in areas of low pressure
water vapour cools and forms clouds
2
Q
what is high pressure
A
as air is heated at the equator it rises and begins to descend once cooled
3
Q
what is weather like in areas of low pressure
A
(lousy) cloudy, wet and windy
4
Q
what is weather like in areas of high pressure
A
(happy) Sunny, cool and dry
