AIR PRESSURE

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What does air consist of?

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Air consists of molecules.

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What kind of weather change occurs with an increase in air pressure?

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An increase in air pressure leads to cooler and dryer weather.

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What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?

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78% of Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen.

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What causes differences in air pressure around Earth?

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Warm air rises at the equator, and cold air sinks at the poles.

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Where is air pressure greater?

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Air pressure is greater at the bottom of the mountain.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air molecules above a surface.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warmer air is less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure; cooler air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

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What is the role of air pressure in weather systems?

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Air pressure differences drive wind and influence weather patterns.

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What happens to air pressure during a storm?

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Air pressure typically drops before a storm and rises afterward.

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