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a narrow band of fast-moving , high altitude air
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jet stream
2
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the apparent deflection of an object due to earth’s rotation
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coriolis effect
3
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a large volume of air with uniform moisture and temperature throughout
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air mass
4
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air masses interact in zones
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weather fronts
5
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how many jet streams are there in the world
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6
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how many pressure systems are there
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2
7
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what is a low pressure known as?
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8
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which way is the air flow low pressured
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9
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what are the results of a low pressured system
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cloud formation and precipitation
10
Q
what is a high pressured system known as?
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(H)
11
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what rotation is high pressured system rotate
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clockwise
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