Air Pressure & Review

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What happens to weather conditions when air pressure is high?

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Weather conditions are usually sunny when air pressure is high.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of air pressure is present when the weather is stormy?

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Low air pressure is present during stormy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Which type of air pressure system is associated with clear, cool weather?

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A high pressure system is associated with clear, cool weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere?

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The exosphere is the outermost layer of the Earth's atmosphere.

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What is the function of the ozone layer?

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The ozone layer blocks UV rays from getting to Earth.

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What is air pressure?

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Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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How does air pressure affect weather patterns?

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Changes in air pressure can lead to different weather patterns, such as storms or clear skies.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is a low pressure system?

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A low pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas, often leading to cloudy and rainy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a high pressure system?

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A high pressure system is an area where the atmospheric pressure is higher than the surrounding areas, usually resulting in clear and sunny weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What role does the troposphere play in weather?

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The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere where all weather occurs.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5