Air Pressure and Weather Fronts

Science · air-pressure-weather-fronts · Middle School and High School

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About this simulation

Compare pressure-gradient direction and warm or cold fronts. This two-dimensional model omits Earth’s rotation and is not a weather forecast.

What students can explore

Compare the pressure pairs below and record direction.
Select front 0 (warm) and 1 (cold). Move Front progress and sketch each cross-section.

Learning objectives

1Separate pressure-gradient direction from the type of advancing air mass.

Questions teachers ask

What assumptions does this model use?

The pressure comparison and front-position control are separate teaching interactions. They are not a forecast or a coupled numerical atmosphere.

How do I reset the investigation?

Use Reset experiment to restore the starting controls. Use the sliders with a pointer, touch or keyboard. The model runs without an account.

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Keep planning

Air pressure and weather fronts — worksheet and teacher notes (PDF, English)

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