Temperature, Wind, and Air Pressure

Front

How are high pressure areas shown on a weather map?

Back

High pressure areas are shown with a large blue 'H'.

Front

Wind blows from ________ pressure zones to _______ pressure zones.

Back

Wind blows from high pressure zones to low pressure zones.

Front

What unit is NOT used to measure air pressure?

Back

Kilometers per hour (km/h) is NOT used to measure air pressure.

Front

Water freezes at what temperature?

Back

Water freezes at 32 degrees Fahrenheit, 0 degrees Celsius, and 273 Kelvin (All of the above).

Front

What unit is NOT used to measure wind direction?

Back

Knots is NOT used to measure wind direction.

Front

What is air pressure?

Back

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

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases.

Front

What is wind?

Back

Wind is the movement of air from high pressure areas to low pressure areas.