Air Pressure

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface. It decreases with altitude.

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases because there is less air above the surface.

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What type of weather is usually found in low pressure areas?

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Wet and stormy weather.

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What type of weather is usually found in high pressure areas?

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Clear and dry weather.

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What is a low-pressure system?

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A low-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than that of the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and stormy weather.

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What is a high-pressure system?

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A high-pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than that of the surrounding areas, usually resulting in clear skies.

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What does it mean when air pressure is dropping?

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Dropping air pressure often indicates that a storm or bad weather is approaching.

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What does it mean when air pressure is rising?

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Rising air pressure usually indicates that good weather is on the way.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, liquid or solid, that falls from the atmosphere, such as rain, snow, sleet, or hail.

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How does air pressure affect wind?

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Air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure, creating wind.