Air Pressure

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What instrument measures air pressure?

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Barometer

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What type of air pressure is present when the pressure is high?

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High air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of weather conditions occur in an area with high humidity?

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Precipitation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is the result of the weight of a column of air pushing on an area?

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Air pressure

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What weather condition is most likely to occur when atmospheric pressure begins falling?

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Rainy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the definition of air pressure?

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

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is a common effect of high air pressure on weather?

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Clear skies and calm weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Front

What is a barometer used for?

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To measure atmospheric pressure.

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How does low air pressure affect weather conditions?

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It often leads to cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5