High and Low Pressure Systems

When one area has LOWER pressure than the air around it, a ______ is formed.

• Low (L)

• High (H)

• Upper (U)

• Green (G)

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When one area has HIGHER pressure than the air around it, a ______ is formed.

• Low (L)

• High (H)

• Upper (U)

• Green (G)

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When air is warmed, it expands. This causes the air to become less dense. What happens as a result?

• The warm air sinks, creating a High

• The warm air sinks, creating a Low

• The warm air rises, creating a High

• The warm air rises, creating a Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the Northern Hemisphere, objects and winds are typically deflected to the right because of Earth's rotation. What is this phenomena called?

• The Placebo Effect

• The James-Sutterton Effect

• The Hackney Effect

• The Coriolis Effect

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A hurricane forms in a...

• Low Pressure System

• High Pressure System

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Wind is caused by...

• Air moving from low pressure areas to low pressure areas

• Air moving from low pressure areas to high pressure areas

• Air moving from high pressure areas to low pressure areas

• Air moving from high pressure areas to high pressure areas

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Does Warm Air Rise or Sink?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6