Air Pressure

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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. It decreases with altitude.

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What weather is typically associated with high air pressure?

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High air pressure usually brings clear and dry weather.

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What weather is typically associated with low air pressure?

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Low air pressure often leads to cloudy and rainy weather.

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How does air pressure affect weather patterns?

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

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and temperature?

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Generally, warmer air is less dense and exerts lower pressure than cooler air.

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What type of air pressure is likely to occur in a storm?

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Low air pressure is typically associated with stormy weather.

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Which city is likely to have sunny weather: a city with high pressure or low pressure?

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A city with high pressure is likely to have sunny weather.

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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A barometer is used to measure air pressure.

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What does a falling atmospheric pressure indicate?

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A falling atmospheric pressure often indicates that rain or storms may occur.