Weather Investigation 2 Review

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

Barometer

Front

What type of pressure do winds blow from?

Back

High pressure to low pressure

Front

What happens to your ears as you drive up and down a mountain due to air pressure changes?

Back

They might pop.

Front

What happens to air pressure when you pull the plunger of a syringe?

Back

The pressure decreases.

Front

What happens to air pressure when you push the plunger of a syringe?

Back

The pressure increases.

Front

What is the definition of air pressure?

Back

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

Front

What is a common effect of low air pressure?

Back

It can lead to cloudy and rainy weather.

Front

What is a common effect of high air pressure?

Back

It usually results in clear and sunny weather.

Front

What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

Back

As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the role of a barometer in weather forecasting?

Back

It helps predict weather changes by measuring air pressure.