High and Low Pressures

Front

In convection, warm air _____ and cold air ______.

Back

Rise, sinks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of pressure system is associated with stormy weather?

Back

Low Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

Back

Fair with sunny skies and light winds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What type of pressure system is happening over a pumpkin patch?

Back

Low Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What type of weather would Texas be having under high pressure?

Back

Clear, sunny, dry weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the main characteristic of a low pressure system?

Back

It leads to cloudy and rainy weather.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What happens to air in a high pressure system?

Back

Air sinks and creates clear skies.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the effect of high pressure on temperature?

Back

It usually leads to warmer temperatures.

Front

What type of pressure system is typically found in the center of a hurricane?

Back

Low Pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

How does air movement differ in high and low pressure systems?

Back

High pressure systems have sinking air; low pressure systems have rising air.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6