High and Low Pressure

What type of weather is usually associated with high-pressure systems?

• Rainy and stormy

• Cloudy and windy

• Clear and sunny

• Snowy and cold

In a high-pressure system, which direction does air move?

• Sideways

• Upwards

• In circles

• Downwards

What kind of skies are typically seen during a high-pressure system?

• overcast skies

• partly cloudy skies

• clear, blue skies

• dark, stormy skies

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of high-pressure systems?

• dry air

• calm winds

• strong winds

• few flouds

Low-pressure systems often bring what type of weather?

• Cloudy and rainy

• Hot and dry

• Clear and calm

• Freezing and still

In a low-pressure system, which way does air move?

• Downwards

• Sideways

• Rises from the ground

• Stays still

What type of winds are usually associated with low-pressure systems?

• No winds

• Gentle breezes

• Stronger winds

• Circular winds

Which of these is NOT typically found in a low-pressure system?

• Humid air

• Cloudy skies

• Clear, blue skies

• Rain or snow

What type of winds are usually associated with low-pressure systems?

• No winds

• Gentle breezes

• Stronger winds

• Circular winds

What tool do meteorologists use to track air pressure?

• thermometer

• barometer

• anemometer

• hygrometer