Pop Quiz: Air Pressure

Air pressure is measured with a

• thermometer

• hot-air balloon

• satellite

• barometer

_______ pressure systems are characterized by rising air.

• High
• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_______ pressure systems are characterized by cloudy, rainy weather.

• High
• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.

• High
• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

As the temperature rises, air pressure...

• increases

• decreases

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Based on the information in the table, in which city will it most likely rain?

• City W
• City X
•  City Y
• City Z

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which weather condition will most likely occur when the atmospheric pressure in an area begins falling?

• dry
• cold
• rainy
• sunny

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• cooler and dryer
• colder and rainier
• hotter and stormier
• warmer and moister

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of air pressure is present?

• High 
• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of air pressure is present?

• High 
• Low

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5