Air Pressure

Front

What is the measurement of the amount of heat in the air?

Back

Air temperature is the measurement of the kinetic energy of the molecules in the air.

Front

What weather condition is most likely to occur when atmospheric pressure begins falling?

Back

Rainy weather is most likely to occur when atmospheric pressure begins falling.

Front

What is the term for water, in liquid or solid form, that falls from the atmosphere?

Back

Precipitation is the term for water that falls from the atmosphere.

Front

What type of pressure does warm air create?

Back

Warm air creates low pressure because it is less dense than cold air.

Front

How do warm air molecules move compared to cold air molecules?

Back

Warm air molecules move faster than cold air molecules.

Front

What is air pressure?

Back

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

Front

What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

Front

What is humidity?

Back

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the air.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure typically decreases.

Front

What is a barometer used for?

Back

A barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.