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explain how air pressure affects the weather
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air pressure is a measure of the weight of the atmosphere that surrounds us. high-pressure areas, where the weight of the atmosphere is higher, tend to be characterized by clear skies and warmer temperatures, since air tends to sink in high-pressure areas and bring warm air with it. low-pressure areas, where the weight of the atmosphere is lower, tend to be characterized by cloudy skies and cooler temperatures, since air tends to rise in low-pressure areas and bring cooler air with it.
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