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Pressure Systems

Authored by Lisa Thompson

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6th Grade

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Pressure Systems
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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On a cold, cloudy day, the local weather forecaster predicts that a highpressure system will be moving into the area in the next 24 hours. Which weather conditions will this system most likely bring to the area?

sunny

stormy

rainy

hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which is most associated with a thunderstorm?

high air pressure

winds blowing from the east

winds blowing from the west

low air pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following best describes a barometer?

a tool that measures air pressure

a tool that measures wind speed

a tool that measures wind direction

a tool that measures precipitation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which of the following best defines the term "air pressure?"

the amount of heat energy in the air

the speed the wind is blowing

how dense/squished molecules of air are

the amount of water vapor in the air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What happens in a low-pressure system?

air sinks down and spreads out toward areas of higher pressure

air rises up and spreads out toward areas of lower pressure

air sinks down and spreads out toward areas of lower pressure

air rises and cools. High-pressure systems can spiral into a low-pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The picture represents ...

Low Pressure System

High Pressure System

Medium Pressure System

Stable Pressure System

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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The picture represents ...

Low Pressure System

High Pressure System

Medium Pressure System

Stable Pressure System

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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