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