Air Pressure & Wind

What role does air pressure play in weather conditions?

• Its force determines the strength of wind.

• It creates downdrafts that blow from the shore.

• It is the primary cause of Trade Winds.

• It determines how high or low the tide is.

Which three elements affect air pressure?

• wind, Earth's distance from the Moon, and clouds

• amount of plants, wind, and level of water in the ocean

• height above sea level, temperature, and amount of water vapor

• temperature, wind, and how much plant or animal life is around

What is the name of the instrument used to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer
• Thermometer
• Barometer
• Hygrometer

What is caused by differences in air pressure?

• Time

• Precipitation

• Clouds

• Wind

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The ________ the difference in pressure, the __________ the wind speed.

• greater, slower
• less, faster
• greater, faster

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_______ pressure systems are characterized by sinking air.

• High
• Low

________ is the force exerted on an object by the weight of the air above and around it.

• Wind pressure

• Air pressure

• Temperate weight

• high pressure air

Does cold air rise or sink?

• Rise
• Sink

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Does warm air rise or sink?

• Rise
• Sink

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Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

• Sunny
• Calm
• Stormy

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