Air Pressure

Sandy wanted to take pictures of cirrus clouds at school; however, the morning weather report indicated a low-pressure system over her area. Why will Sandy have to wait to see cirrus clouds?

• because low-pressure systems generally bring cool, dry air

• because low-pressure systems generally bring fair weather

• because low-pressure systems generally do not bring clouds

• because low-pressure systems generally bring rainy weather

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Which correctly compares low- and high-pressure weather systems?

• A low-pressure system usually brings cool dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system brings clouds and precipitation

• A low-pressure system usually brings clouds and precipitation, while a high-pressure system brings cool dry air and clear skies

• A low-pressure system usually brings warm dry air and clear skies, while a high-pressure system usually brings warm moist air and precipitation

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Which instrument is used to determine air pressure?

• thermometer

• psychrometer

• anemometer

• barometer

On a cold winter day with temperatures below 32°F, the local meteorologist records falling air pressure. Which type of weather will most likely occur?

• a snowstorm

• rain

• clear skies

• a thunderstorm

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The map below is used to predict the weather.

Students in which city will MOST likely want to wear a raincoat the next day?

• Denver

• Houston

• New York City

• Seattle

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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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In July in NC, the barometer shows rapidly falling pressure. What type of weather is likely to happen?

• Fun in the sun!

• Snow showers

• thunderstorms

• light drizzle

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In the winter in NC, the barometric pressure is high. What is the weather likely to be like?

• Cool and rainy

• Warm and rainy

• Cool and sunny

• Hot and dry

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Which is most responsible for long periods of light rain?

• Low pressure and warm front

• High pressure and warm front

• Low pressure and cold front

• High pressure and cold front

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What is the primary instrument used to measure air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

• Anemometer