Air Pressure and Weather

Which weather tool measures air pressure?

• thermometer
• barometer
• anemometer
• psychrometer

What kind of weather is usually associated with a high pressure system?

• Sunny weather
• Precipitation (rain, snow, etc.)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which condition usually means cloudy, stormy weather?

• high pressure
• low pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of pressure system is pictured?

• high
• low
• medium
• none

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather would you expect with the pressure system pictured?

• clear
• cloudy
• severe storms
• hot

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of pressure system is pictured?

• high
• low
• medium
• none

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather would you expect from the pressure system pictured?

• clear
• cloudy
• hot
• stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In _______ pressure systems, air rises

• high
• low
• medium
• none

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In _________ pressure systems, air sinks:

• high
• low
• medium
• none

In what direction do winds always blow?

• From areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure
• From areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6