Understanding Wind and Air Pressure

Understanding Wind and Air Pressure

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Science

5th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are global winds influenced by?

Back

Global winds are influenced by temperature changes over large areas, not just small areas.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What instrument shows the direction the wind is blowing from?

Back

A wind vane shows the direction the wind is blowing from.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an air mass?

Back

An air mass is a large body of air that has similar temperature and moisture characteristics.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A low pressure (light) air mass usually has warm, moist air.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: An air mass can have different temperatures and moisture levels.

Back

False. An air mass has about the same temperature and moisture.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure usually decreases.

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