Air Pressure and Weather Quiz

What keeps air close to the ground?

• Humidity

• Temperature

• Wind

• Gravity

What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

What causes high air pressure?

• Air sinking and being squashed together

• Strong winds

• High humidity

• Air rising and expanding

What happens when air moves from high to low pressure?

• It causes fog

• It creates wind

• It causes thunderstorms

• It creates clouds

What type of weather is usually associated with high air pressure in the UK during summer?

• Cold and frosty

• Hot and sunny

• Cloudy and windy

• Rainy and stormy

What type of weather is usually associated with low air pressure in the UK?

• Rainy and stormy

• Hot and sunny

• Cloudy and windy

• Cold and frosty

What does a barometer display?

• Wind speed

• Pressure

• Humidity

• Temperature

What is the force that keeps us standing on the ground?

• Gravity

• Buoyancy

• Friction

• Magnetism

What is the weight of air compared to a bottle of water?

• Heavier

• Equal

• Lighter

• Cannot be compared

What is the main cause of wind?

• Air pressure

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Gravity