Low Pressure

Which pressure system can produce storms?

• low pressure system

• high pressure system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the weather instrument that measures air pressure?

• wind vane

• anemometer

• thermometer

• barometer

The following picture shows a weather map of Virginia. What type of weather is Virginia having in this map?

• cloudy, rainy weather

• sunny, dry, fair weather

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What does a barometer measure?

• Temperature

• Density

• Pressure

Which of the following best describes the surface wind circulation around the center of a Low pressure system (as seen from above)?

• counterclockwise and spiraling outward

• counterclockwise and spiraling inward

• clockwise and spiraling outward

• clockwise and spiraling inward

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In a Low pressure system, air flows

• downward and outward in a clockwise spiral

• downward and inward in a counter-clockwise spiral.

• upward and outward in a clockwise spiral

• upward and inward in a counter-clockwise spiral.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Low pressure will usually bring what kind of weather?

• Sunny

• Calm

• Stormy

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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 expect 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

stormy weather

• High Pressure System

• Low Pressure System

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

As you climb up a mountain what happens to the air pressure?

• decreases

• increases

• stays the same