Geography GCSE
Atmospheric pressure
What Atmospheric pressure means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Atmospheric pressure
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Reference: AQA
Rising air creates low pressure, often bringing rain, while sinking air creates high pressure, bringing dry conditions.
Topics that use Atmospheric pressure
- Weather hazards (AQA GCSE)
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