Weather Investigation 2 Review

Front

What is the unit used to measure air pressure?

Back

Millibar

Front

What happens to the density of air when you pull on the plunger of a syringe?

Back

The density of the air decreases.

Front

What happens to the volume of air when you push the plunger of a syringe?

Back

The volume of air decreases.

Front

What does high pressure air do?

Back

High pressure air will sink.

Front

What happens to temperature as you go up in the troposphere?

Back

The temperature decreases.

Front

Define air pressure.

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between air pressure and altitude?

Back

As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

Front

What is the role of the troposphere in weather?

Back

The troposphere is where most weather events occur, including clouds, rain, and storms.

Front

Explain the concept of density in relation to air.

Back

Density is the mass of air per unit volume; it decreases when air is heated.

Front

What is a common instrument used to measure air pressure?

Back

A barometer.