DK8: Air Pressure Quiz

Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• A. because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• B. because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• C. because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• D. because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

Examine the weather data above.

This day was clear and cool. If it rained the next day, which numbers would MOST likely change?

• A. precipitation and air pressure

• B. air pressure and moon visibility

• C. moon visibility and low temperature

• D. low temperature and precipitation

This chart above shows the current weather data for four cities

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• A. City W

• B. City X

• C. City Y

• D. City Z

Blake’s afternoon baseball game should start soon, but he is worried that it will be cancelled due to the weather. The sky is overcast with cumulonimbus clouds. Which will most likely happen to Blake’s baseball game?

• A. It will be played as expected because the clouds will leave the area soon.

• B. It will be played in the afternoon because it will hail for the rest of the day.

• C. It will be postponed until evening because there will be an afternoon thunderstorm.

• D. It will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next day because it will rain for the rest of the day.

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• A. rain

• B. clear skies

• C. a snowstorm

• D. a thunderstorm

The local weather forecaster says a low-pressure system will enter North Carolina. Which type of weather will the low-pressure system most likely bring?

• A. cool, dry air

• B. storms and high winds

• C. low temperatures and sunny skies

• D. high temperatures and sunny skies

The chart above shows the current weather data for four cities.

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• A. City W

• B. City X

• C. City Y

• D. City Z

Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• A. because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• B. because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• C. because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• D. because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

Chris noticed a high-pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• A. clear and sunny

• B. cold and stormy

• C. cloudy and rainy

• D. warm and stormy

On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• A. clear skies

• B. low winds

• C. freezing rain

• D. thunderstorms