Air and Air Pressure

Front

What happens to air pressure as you move upward into the atmosphere?

Back

Air pressure decreases as you move upward into the atmosphere.

Front

Air pressure is greater _______.

Back

Air pressure is greater at the bottom of the mountain.

Front

___________ is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area.

Back

Air pressure is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area.

Front

True or False: Atmospheric pressure increases as altitude increases.

Back

False. Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the definition of air pressure?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

Back

As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

Front

What happens to air pressure when a weather front approaches?

Back

Air pressure typically decreases when a weather front approaches.

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

Back

Higher temperatures can cause air to expand, leading to lower air pressure.

Front

What is the effect of humidity on air pressure?

Back

Higher humidity can lead to lower air pressure because water vapor is lighter than air.