High and Low Pressure Systems
Authored by Brandi Pittinger
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a high pressure area?
High-pressure areas are locations where the air is moist and tends to be stagnant. They are represented with an "H."
High-pressure areas are locations where the air is denser and tends to sink. They are represented with an "H."
High-pressure areas are locations where the air is thin and tends to rise. They are represented with an "h."
High-pressure areas are locations where the air is denser and tends to raise. They are represented with an "h."
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What type of weather is associated with a high pressure area?
Cold and rainy
Hot and humid weather
Stormy weather and precipitation
Fair weather and mostly clear skies
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a low pressure area?
Low pressure areas are locations where the air is less dense and tends to lift. They are represented with an "L."
Low pressure areas are locations where the air is dense and tends to fall. They are represented with an "L."
Low pressure areas are locations where the air is dense and tends to lift. They are represented with an "l."
Low pressure areas are locations where the air is cold and tends to lift. They are represented with an "L."
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What type of weather is associated with low pressure areas?
Fair weather and mostly clear skies
Cold and windy
Hot and humid
Stormy weather and precipitation
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
How does the high pressure area shown on the map affect Texas weather conditions?
Texas will have fair weather and mostly clear skies.
Texas will have stormy and windy weather.
Texas will be cold and stormy.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Use the map to describe current weather conditions in west Texas and on the Gulf Coast.
The high-pressure system in West Texas is creating clear skies. The low-pressure system on the Gulf Coast is creating cloudy skies and precipitation.
The high-pressure system in West Texas is creating cloudy skies and precipitation. The low-pressure system on the Gulf Coast is creating clear skies.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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