Air Pressure Review

Air Pressure Review

Let's review Air Pressure today and make sure we understand!

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the weight of air molecules pushing down on Earth?

• gravity

• wind

• air pressure

• oxygen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines the term "air pressure?"

• the amount of heat energy in the air

• the speed the wind is blowing

• how dense/squished molecules of air are

• the amount of water vapor in the air

Multiple Choice

More molecules close together, means density is:

• high
• low

Multiple Choice

Less molecules spread out, means density is:

• high

• low

Multiple Choice

Tyler saw the barometer was dropping. What can Tyler predict will most likely happen.

• Sunshine, and fair
• A storm is coming
• High cirrus clouds
• Foggy morning, clear and cool afternoon

Multiple Choice

Ms. Cline saw that a High Pressure system was coming in. What type of clothes should she wear?

• Shorts, High Pressure means really hot
• Comfortable, High means a nice day, cool, no rain
• Coat. High Pressure means snow and cold
• Rain jacket, storms are coming

Multiple Choice

The lower the pressure, the ...

• better the weather.

• worse the weather.

Multiple Choice

What kind of weather can be expected in an area of low pressure?

• Fair weather

• Cloudy weather

• Stormy weather

Multiple Choice

What tool is used to measure air pressure?

• thermometer

• anemometer

• wind vane

• barometer

Multiple Choice

What kind of weather can be expected in areas of high pressure?

• Fair weather

• Cloudy weather

• Stormy weather