Air Pressure and Types of Precipitation

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What type of pressure system is likely approaching if it is a sunny day with few storm clouds?

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High pressure system.

Front

What weather conditions are expected when air pressure is high?

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Sunny weather.

Front

Which is true about cold air compared to warm air?

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Cold air weighs more than warm air.

Front

What is sleet?

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Precipitation that freezes quickly in round pellets of ice before hitting the ground.

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What weather conditions are expected when air pressure is low?

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Cloudy or stormy weather.

Front

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer.

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What type of precipitation falls as water droplets?

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Rain.

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What is the term for frozen water vapor that falls to Earth?

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Snow.

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What is the difference between sleet and hail?

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Sleet is small ice pellets; hail is larger balls of ice.