Air Pressure

Front

What happens to air pressure as you move upward into the atmosphere?

Back

decreases

Front

A device that is used to measure atmospheric pressure is a ___________. Options: barometer, thermometer, kilometer, micrometer

Back

barometer

Front

Where is air pressure greater: at the top, bottom, or center of a mountain?

Back

at the bottom of the mountain

Front

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

Back

Air pressure

Front

In what direction(s) does air exert pressure?

Back

everywhere

Front

Altitude

Back

the distance above sea level

Front

When going up in an elevator, your ears 'pop' because the air pressure

Back

Decreases

Front

A rise in air pressure (high pressure) usually indicates

Back

Heavy Snows

Front

Which kind of weather change will occur with an increase in air pressure?

Back

cooler and dryer

Front

In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely expect in the evening?

Back

The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.