Air Density

Which has a lower density?

• A

• B

Which has a higher density?

• A

• B

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What kind of air pressure does dense air have?

• Normal air pressure

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

What are two rules that air follows?

• 1. has density

  2. creates pressure

• 1. has density

  2. no pressure created

• 1. creates pressure

  2. has no density

• 1. has no density

  2. no pressure created

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The measurement of how many atoms are packed into a space is called ______.

Air pressure is greatest when near Earth's surface because?

• The air molecules are farther apart.

• The air molecules are closer together.

• Air molecules collide.

• Air molecules are tightly packed.

Are high pressure systems MORE or LESS dense than low pressure systems?

• More

• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the relationship between air density and temperature?

• As temperature increases, air density increases.

• As temperature increases, air density decreases.

• Temperature does not affect air density.

• Air density and temperature are unrelated.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following instruments is used to measure air density?

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer

• Densitometer

How does altitude affect air density?

• Air density increases with altitude.

• Air density decreases with altitude.

• Altitude does not affect air density.

• Air density is highest at high altitudes.