Air Pressure Quiz

Click on the radio buttons in front of the correct answers to the questions.

1. Although we cannot see air pressure we know it exists because

It is measured on a thermometer

We feel it when air presses against us

It is measured on a hygrometer

2. When molecules are heated they

Move faster and spread out

Move slower and come together

Stay still

3. Differences in air pressure on a map are shown with

clouds isobars temperature readings

4. Air pressure is measured with a

hygrometer barometer thermometer

5. Areas with low pressure generally have

Sunny weather

Precipitation

Dry weather

 

 

 

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