Understanding Wind and Air Pressure

Front

What type of air mass usually has warm, moist air?

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Low pressure (light) air mass.

Front

What instrument is used to measure wind speed?

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Anemometer.

Front

True or False: An air mass is a body of air that has about the same temperature and moisture.

Back

True.

Front

True or False: Global winds are influenced by temperature changes in a small area.

Back

False.

Front

What is the term for the force exerted by air on a surface?

Back

Air pressure.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the main cause of wind?

Back

Differences in air pressure.

Front

What type of pressure is associated with clear skies and fair weather?

Back

High pressure.

Front

What is the term for the movement of air from high pressure to low pressure?

Back

Wind.

Front

What is the name of the tool used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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Barometer.