Log in
Sign up for FREE
arrow_back
Library

Air Pressure and Weather

star
star
star
star
star
Last updated almost 4 years ago
27 questions
1
6
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Our big question today is:

Can we predict the way that air will move?


Agenda

  1. Convection Tube Lab
  2. Air Movement Demonstration
Question 1
1.

What do you think causes wind?

How does air move? 💨

1
1
1
1
1
1
Question 8
8.

Draw your observations on the diagram below.

Question 9
9.

Summarize: What did you learn about the way that air moves in today's lab?

Our big question today is:

Where can we find areas of high air pressure and low air pressure?


Agenda

  1. Welcome!
  2. Air Pressure Demo
  3. Google Form Review
Question 10
10.

WELCOME!

Using only the letters from the words "AIR PRESSURE", how many words can you make? Write them below.

Question 11
11.

DEMO

Label the areas of high pressure and low pressure. Use arrows to show the direction that the air is moving. If you missed the live demonstration in class, you may watch what happened here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg5NiOwf_Zw

What have we learned about wind?


Carefully read the introduction and answer the questions on the Google Form : Follow this link to find the Google Form!

Question 12
12.

You may retake the Google Form unitl you have a 100%! Please write your final score below:)

Our big question today is:

How does air pressure influence weather?


Agenda

  1. Weather Terms Review
  2. Air Pressure and Weather
Question 13
13.

Review

Match the picture and definition to the correct weather term below.

Draggable itemarrow_right_altCorresponding Item
Features on the surface of Earth, such as mountains, hills, dunes, oceans, or rivers
arrow_right_alt
Air Mass
The day-to-day state of the atmosphere
arrow_right_alt
Atmosphere
The boundary between an advancing warm air mass and a receding cooler air mass
arrow_right_alt
Cold Front
Similar weather for a certain number of days
arrow_right_alt
Forecast
The border between an advancing cold air mass and a retreating warm air mass
arrow_right_alt
Global Winds
The layer of gas surrounding a planet that is held in place by gravity

arrow_right_alt
Landforms
A prediction or estimate of future events
arrow_right_alt
Ocean Currents
Winds that act as a heat transfer system due to the unequal heating of Earth’s surface
arrow_right_alt
Warm Front
Directional movements of ocean water; surface currents result from steady winds over the ocean surface; deep currents result from density variations due to temperature and salinity differences
arrow_right_alt
Weather
A map or chart that shows the weather conditions at a specific point in time over a specific region
arrow_right_alt
Weather Map
A body of air extending over a large area (1,000 miles or more) that develops and retains specific characteristics of pressure, temperature, and humidity
arrow_right_alt
Weather Pattern

Air Pressure and Weather

Question 14
14.

Let's review what we have learned about air pressure and how it relates to weather.

True or False-

Air pressure is the weight of the atmosphere pushing down on us.

1
Question 15
15.

What two factors influence air pressure?

1
Question 16
16.

Match the symbol with the correct pressure system.

Draggable itemarrow_right_altCorresponding Item
arrow_right_alt
Low-Pressure System
arrow_right_alt
High-Pressure System
Question 17
17.

Match the characteristics below with the correct pressure system.

  • lighter air
  • heavier air
  • air rises
  • air sinks
  • air moves counterclockwise
  • air moves clockwise
  • clouds, breeze, and precipitation
  • clear and quiet weather
  • Low-Pressure System
  • High-Pressure System

Did you know?

Question 18
18.

Remember when we used our convection tubes to learn about air pressure...


We observed air move from areas of _______ pressure to areas of _______ pressure.

Question 19 | 00:06
Question 20 | 00:15
Question 21 | 00:38
Question 22 | 00:45
Question 23 | 00:50
Question 24 | 01:11
Question 25 | 01:26
00:00/00:00
Question 19
00:06
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 20
00:15
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 21
00:38
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 22
00:45
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 23
00:50
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 24
01:11
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 25
01:26
keyboard_arrow_down
1
Question 26
26.

Wrap it up!

Complete the T-chart to show what you have learned about low pressure and high pressure systems.

Question 27
27.

Conclusion

What causes wind?
Create a diagram to explain. Be sure to use these terms in your response:

high pressure
low pressure
warm air
cool air
rising
sinking

Bonus! If you have extra time, enjoy this Bill Nye video about pressure:)
Question 2
2.

Predict: What do you think will happen to air in convection tubes when there is ice on both sides?

Question 3
3.

Predict: What do you think will happen to air in convection tubes when there is hot water on both sides?

Question 4
4.

Predict: What do you think will happen to air in convection tubes when there is a tea candle on one side and ice on the other side?

Question 5
5.

Observe: What happens to air in the convection tubes when there is ice on both sides?

Question 6
6.

Observe: What happens to air in the convection tubes when there is hot water on both sides?

Question 7
7.

Observe: What happens to air in convection tubes when there is a tea candle on one side and ice on the other side?

Question 19
19.

Atmospheric pressure comes from the weight of the air above us.

Question 20
20.

Pressure is highest at

Question 21
21.

Rising air leads to

Question 22
22.

Sinking air leads to

Question 23
23.

Air naturally wants to flow from

Question 24
24.

High pressure weather is often calm clear and sunny.

Question 25
25.

Low pressure weather is often cloudy and rainy.