Air Pressure and Wind Quick Check

Which of the following best describes a barometer?

• a tool that measures air pressure

• a tool that measures wind speed

• a tool that measures wind direction

• a tool that measures precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Fair weather

• Cloudy weather

• Stormy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• Fair weather

• Cloudy weather

• Stormy weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Does cold air rise or sink?

• Rise
• Sink

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Does warm air rise or sink?

• Rise
• Sink

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Moving air is called _______. 

• mud
• wind
• rain
• sunshine

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6