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Air Pressure

What is air pressure?


How does it affect weather?
Air Pressure
Air Pressure
Air’s pressure is pretty heavy at sea level.
It is equivalent to (like) an elephant balancing on
a desk!
Air Pressure
There is more pressure near the Earth’s surface and less
when you go further into the atmosphere.
Air Pressure is like blankets
When you’re at sea level it’s When you’re on a tall
like you’re under ______ of mountain it’s like you’re
blankets. under ________ blankets
Quick Write!
• Where is air pressure higher? On a mountain
or near the beach? Why?
Draw a picture here
High Pressure looks like this
Cold Air in weather:

Creates

High
Pressure
Low Pressure looks like this in
Hot Air weather:

Creates

Low
Pressure
Turn and Talk
High Pressure Low Pressure
• What are its causes and • What are its causes and
effects? effects?
Compare and Contrast
What is low and high pressure? What are their
Your Turn! causes? How are they different or the
same?

Complete the
worksheet. Make
sure you include
both diagrams and
writing. Fill out the
whole sheet. It is
worth 5 points.

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