High and Low Pressure

What type of weather is associated with a high pressure system?

• clear skies & moist air

• cloudy skies & dry air

• cloudy skies & moist air

• clear skies & dry air

Answer explanation

A high pressure system is associated with clear skies and dry air. This is the correct choice because high pressure systems typically bring stable weather conditions.

• Low Clouds
• Low Temperatures
• Light Wind
• Low Air Pressure

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

• stormy
• sunny
• snowy
• hot

A low pressure system is located over Georgia. What type of weather will they have?

• clear, sunny skies
• cloudy and rainy

Which city can expect to see an increase in temperatures over the next 24 hours?

• Billings, Montana
• Atlanta, Georgia
• Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Miami, Florida

Near which two cities are the low pressure systems located?

• Seattle & San Francisco

• Chicago & Seattle

• Dallas & Houston

• Chicago & Nashville

Answer explanation

The low pressure systems are located near Chicago and Seattle. These two cities experience the effects of low pressure systems.

Abigail, Scarlett, and Jackson are planning a trip to Chicago. They notice the direction of the front that has just passed through the area. What kind of weather are they most likely to experience in Chicago?

• Cold, dry air

• Cool, moist air

• Humid, cool air

• Humid, warmer air

Thunderstorms are more common in some areas than others. The map shows the average number of thunderstorms per a year in different parts of the United States. Why are there significantly more thunderstorms in Florida then in California?

• The state of Florida is smaller than the state of California

• The air in Florida is more stable then the air in California

• The air above Florida holds less moisture than the air above California 

• The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California

Answer explanation

The ocean currents near Florida are warmer than the ocean currents near California

This instrument measures air pressure

• thermometer
• anemometer
• barometer
• wind vane

• High Air Pressure
• High Temperatures
• Heavy Rain
• Hail