W2 Lesson 4 - Air Pressure/Wind FLASHCARD

Front

What happens to the oxygen molecules as altitude increases?

Back

fewer molecules

Front

As you climb up a mountain, what happens to the air pressure?

Back

decreases

Front

Convection (hot air rising and cold air sinking) takes place because

Back

cold air has less space between particles than warm air

Front

Cold air exerts _____________ pressure than warm air

Back

more

Front

Reason for the breeze shown in the picture?

Back

heavy cool air over the ocean rushes in to replace warm air that rises over the land

Front

_______ pressure systems are characterized by sinking air.

Back

High

Front

_______ pressure systems are characterized by rising air.

Back

Low

Front

Which statement correctly defines wind?

Back

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

Front

Is the arrow indicating wind direction accurate?

Back

False

Front

If I lived in Colorado (Co) on this map, which direction would the winds be coming FROM? Be sure to look carefully at the numbers.

Back

West