Air Pressure and the WindSeeing the Cause and Effect
Cause and Effect?Cause and Effect are related!
Cause is why something happens.
Effect is what happens.
Cause and Effect Examples
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Cause and Effect Examples
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Cause and Effect Examples
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So what does this have to do with weather?
Wind is an effect!
What is the cause?
Cause of Wind!!!The surface of the Earth has areas of High
and Low pressure.
Air moves from areas of High pressure to areas of Low pressure
We call this movement of air WIND!!!
CauseIn cooler areas, air particles are closer
together (more dense)
EffectAn area of High pressure is created.
CauseIn warmer areas, air particles are farther
apart(less dense)
EffectAn area of Low pressure is created.
Sea Breeze Example
Land Breeze Example