Air pressure

Front

What is the instrument used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer

Front

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

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Cooler and dryer

Front

Which city is most likely to rain based on atmospheric pressure?

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City Z

Front

What type of pressure system is characterized by fair weather?

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High pressure system

Front

What weather condition is most likely when atmospheric pressure begins falling?

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Rainy

Front

What is air pressure?

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

Front

What unit is commonly used to measure air pressure?

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Pascals (Pa) or millibars (mb)

Front

How does altitude affect air pressure?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is a low pressure system associated with?

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Cloudy and rainy weather.

Front

What happens to air pressure when a storm is approaching?

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Air pressure typically decreases.