Air Pressure

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What are high pressure systems characterized by?

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Fair weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which city is most likely to experience rain?

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City Z.

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What type of air pressure is associated with clear skies?

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High pressure.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer.

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What is pressure the effect of?

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The weight of all the air above pressing down.

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What type of weather is typically associated with low pressure systems?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the definition of air pressure?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a common unit of measurement for air pressure?

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Pascals (Pa) or millibars (mb).

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and exerts lower pressure than cold air.