Air Pressure

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What weather conditions are typically associated with a drop in air pressure?

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Increasingly cloudy skies and possible storms.

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What weather conditions are typically associated with an increase in air pressure?

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Increasingly clear skies and dry weather.

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How is air pressure defined?

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Air pressure is defined as how dense or squished the molecules of air are.

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What are the typical weather conditions resulting from a low-pressure weather system?

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Cloudy conditions.

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How do low-pressure systems compare to high-pressure systems in terms of weather?

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A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool, dry air and clear skies.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and weather patterns?

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Air pressure influences weather patterns; low pressure is often associated with stormy weather, while high pressure is associated with clear skies.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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A barometer.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, typically associated with clear skies and calm weather.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, typically associated with cloudy and stormy weather.

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