AIR PRESSURE

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does air consist of?
Back
Air consists of molecules.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-1
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What kind of weather change occurs with an increase in air pressure?
Back
An increase in air pressure leads to cooler and dryer weather.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What percentage of Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen?
Back
78% of Earth's atmosphere is composed of nitrogen.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes differences in air pressure around Earth?
Back
Warm air rises at the equator, and cold air sinks at the poles.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is air pressure greater?
Back
Air pressure is greater at the bottom of the mountain.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is air pressure?
Back
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air molecules above a surface.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does temperature affect air pressure?
Back
Warmer air is less dense and rises, leading to lower air pressure; cooler air is denser and sinks, leading to higher air pressure.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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