10 Questions
Which type of land would create a low pressure area?
Warm land
What happens to air particles when heat is added?
They move faster and take up more space
What causes air to move horizontally to create wind?
Differences in density
What type of air creates a high pressure area?
Cold air
Which direction does air move from high pressure to low pressure?
From west to east
Which type of air creates a low pressure area?
Warm air
What happens to air particles when heat is added?
Particles become less dense
What causes air to move horizontally to create wind?
Differences in density (air pressure)
Which type of land would create a high pressure area?
Cold land
Which direction does air move from high pressure to low pressure?
Horizontally
Test your knowledge of air pressure with this quiz! Learn about the relationship between temperature and air density, as well as how particles move in response to pressure changes. Challenge yourself to understand the concepts of high and low pressure systems and the effects of heat on air density.
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