High Low Pressure

The local weather forecaster says a low pressure system will enter North Carolina. which type of weather will the low pressure system most likely bring?

• cool, dry air

• storms and high winds

• low temperatures and sunny skies

• high temperatures and sunny skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which type of air pressure do clear skies indicate?

• high pressure

• low pressure

• zero pressure

• medium pressure

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When a high pressure system and low pressure system meet, which usually occur?

• Temperatures rise

• Cirrus clouds form

• Precipitation occurs

• Winds become calm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In the morning, Carlos noticed that the air pressure reading on the barometer was beginning to drop. What kind of weather can he most likely epect in the evening?

• The weather will be cloudy with a chance of rain.

• The weather will be warmer with clear skies.

• The weather will be clear and windy.

• The weather will be sunny and cool.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which tool is used to measure air pressure?

• anemometer

• barometer

• rain gauge

• thermometer

What is the relationship between a barometer reading and the weather?

• A rise in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

• A drop in barometer readings indicates stormy weather.

• A drop in barometer readings indicates cold weather.

• A rise in barometer readings indicates warm weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When a low pressure system moves into North Carolina, which kind of weather will most likely occur?

• cold and dry

• fair and sunny

• clear and humid

• rainy and windy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A meteorologist predicts that a cold front and a high pressure system will arrive later in the day. Which type of cloud will most likely appear as a result?

• fog

• stratus

• cumulus

• cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In the winter, the air pressure has been decreasing over several days. Which weather will most likely occur?

• clear skies and hot temperatures

• clear skies and cold temperatures

• cloudy skies and heavy snowstorms

• cloudy skies and strong thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Chris noticed a high pressure system in the weather forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Which type of weather conditions are most likely for those two days?

• clear and sunny

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5