Wind and Air Pressure

Which city is most likely to experience precipitation?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

According to the weather map, what type of weather is Nevada most likely to experience in the next 24 hours?

• clear weather

• rainy weather

• cold weather

• stormy weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which has the greatest effect on wind speed?

• precipitation

• cloud cover

• wind direction

• air pressure

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Carlos saw the barometer drop in the morning. What weather is most likely in the evening?

• Cloudy with chance of rain

• Warmer with clear skies

• Clear and windy

• Sunny and cool

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A high-pressure system is forecast for Monday and Tuesday. What weather is most likely?

• clear and sunny

• cold and stormy

• cloudy and rainy

• warm and stormy

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What weather change is most likely if air pressure is falling?

• Warmer weather

• Stormy weather

• Cooler weather

• Fair weather

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the primary cause of wind?

• uneven heating of Earth

• precipitation falling

• gases released into the air

• water evaporating

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What type of air pressure causes a storm to form on a spring day?

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If air pressure is falling and conditions are dark and cloudy in Atlanta, what is most likely?

• Wind storm

• Rain storm

• Ice storm

• Snow storm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which city will most likely get rain (from city weather table)?

• City W

• City X

• City Y

• City Z

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6