Air Pressure

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What type of weather is usually associated with high air pressure?

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Clear and dry weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What type of pressure system is characterized by fair weather?

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High pressure system.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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In which city is it most likely to rain if the pressure is low?

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City Z.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is the best indicator that precipitation is on the way?

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Low pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What instrument is used to measure air pressure?

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Barometer.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What happens to air pressure as altitude increases?

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Air pressure decreases.

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What is the relationship between air pressure and weather patterns?

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High pressure usually brings clear weather, while low pressure can lead to storms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is a low pressure system often associated with?

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Cloudy and wet weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is the definition of air pressure?

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The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

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How does temperature affect air pressure?

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Warm air is less dense and rises, leading to lower pressure; cold air is denser and sinks, leading to higher pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6