Air Pressure and Winds Practice

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface, measured in millibars (mb) or inches of mercury (inHg).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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A barometer measures air pressure.

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What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

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Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude.

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What is a wind vane used for?

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A wind vane is used to determine the direction of the wind.

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What does an anemometer measure?

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An anemometer measures wind speed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What are greenhouse gases?

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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, including carbon dioxide and water vapor.

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Why is air pressure higher at sea level than at the top of a mountain?

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Air pressure is higher at sea level because there is more air above it exerting pressure.

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What weather change is indicated by rapidly falling air pressure?

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Rapidly falling air pressure typically indicates that a storm is approaching.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What does a psychrometer measure?

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A psychrometer measures relative humidity.

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What is the significance of isobars on a weather map?

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Isobars are lines that connect points of equal air pressure on a weather map, indicating wind patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5