Weather Systems

Which most likely produces clear, cool weather?

• zero air pressure

• stable air pressure

• a low pressure system

• a high pressure system

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which conditions will result in high winds?

• Large differences in air pressure

• heavy rains over several days

• increase in evaporation rates

• presence of cirrus clouds

Which best describes the type of weather associated with low air pressure?

• clear and dry

• sunny and cold

• sunny with high winds

• cloudy with precipitation

Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?

• high pressure

• low pressure

• zero pressure

• medium pressure

When a high pressure system and low pressure system meet, which usually occur?

• Temperatures rise

• Cirrus clouds form

• Precipitation occurs

• Winds become calm.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely epect in the evening?

• The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.

• The weather will be warmer with clear skies.

• The weather will be clear and windy.

• The weather will be sunny and cool.

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

What is the relationship between a barometer reading and the weather?

• A rise in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

• A drop in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

• A drop in barometer readings indicates cold weather.

• A rise in barometer readings indicates warm weather.

If an area of high pressure is located near an area of low pressure, which will most likely occur?

• winds at low speeds

• winds at high speeds

• winds at moderate speed

• winds will stay the same

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

• cold and dry

• fair and sunny

• clear and humid

• rainy and windy