Weather & Water: Investigation 2

Front

What units are used to measure air pressure?

Back

Millibar

Front

What happens when air particles separate?

Back

Expansion

Front

¿Qué representa este símbolo?

Back

Baja presión (low pressure)

Front

¿Qué causa los vientos?

Back

Diferencias en la presión del aire (differences in air pressure)

Front

In class, what happened to the volume of the jar, with the glass bottle inside, when it was squeezed?

Back

It decreased.

Front

What is the definition of air pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure decreases due to the expansion of air.

Front

What is the relationship between air pressure and weather patterns?

Back

High and low air pressure systems influence weather conditions, such as storms and clear skies.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What is a low-pressure system associated with?

Back

Cloudy weather and precipitation.