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Oklahoma Mesonet

Oklahoma Climatological Survey: Air Masses

For Students 9th - 10th
This Oklahoma Climatological Survey explores how air masses form, as well as the weather formations, which tend to appear on the edges of these masses in what is known as a front.
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Oklahoma Mesonet

University of Oklahoma: High and Low Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Oklahoma meteorology tutorial explores both high and low pressure systems--how they form and the different forms they take.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Ww2010: Atmospheric Pressure

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Illinois describes what air pressure is and how it is measured. Explains high and low pressure areas, isobars, and how pressure changes with height.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Urbana Champaign: Ww2010: Forces and Winds: Pressure Gradient Force

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what a pressure gradient is and how it produces air movement.
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Handout
USA Today

Usa Today: How a Low Pressure System Affects Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the fronts and weather patterns associated with low pressure areas.
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NASA

Nasa: How Air Pressure Affects You

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site from NASA offers a general overview of air pressure. Explores the concept through experiments and interactive games, as well as discussion questions.