Air Pressure

Front

What instrument do meteorologists use to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

barometer

Front

_____________ is air that flows from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

Back

Wind

Front

What is caused by differences in air pressure?

Back

Wind

Front

_______ pressure systems are characterized by rising air.

Back

Low

Front

_______ pressure systems are characterized by cloudy, rainy weather.

Back

Low

Front

_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.

Back

High

Front

Air moves toward the center of a _________ pressure system.

Back

Low

Front

Air moves away from the center of a _________ pressure system.

Back

High

Front

At the equator the air is usually ________.

Back

rising

Front

At the poles, air is usually ________.

Back

sinking