Atmospheric Pressure

Which system results in rainy or stormy weather?

• high pressure
• low pressure
• hurricane
• weather system

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In a high pressure area, the weather will likely be

• sunny and clear skies

• warm but cloudy
• cold and rainy
• cold and clear

_______ pressure systems are characterized by fair weather.

• High
• Low

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_______ pressure systems are characterized by cloudy, rainy weather.

• High
• Low

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

_______ pressure systems are characterized by rising air.

• High
• Low

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

_______ pressure systems are characterized by sinking air.

• High
• Low

What does this symbol on a weather map indicate? 

• High pressure system
• Low pressure system
• Cold front
• Warm front

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Air pressure is greatest:

• closer to Earth
• farther from Earth

Which type of pressure system is pictured?

• high
• low
• medium
• none

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of weather would you expect with the pressure system pictured?

• clear
• cloudy
• severe storms
• hot

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6