006 - Air Pressure

Factual Questions

What is air pressure?

How does air pressure impact the weather in an area?

Key Terminology

            • Air pressure

Define the key term above by using the 'Useful Link' below:


Useful Link

Activity One - Comprehension - Air Pressure

As we have spent a number of lessons working in teams to create a presentation we are going to go 'old school' and compete a set of comprehension questions using a textbook and an online resource. Complete the following questions on paper. Remember to write in full sentences.


      1. What happens to air pressure when the air temperature gets warmer? (link)
      2. What happens to air pressure when the air temperature gets colder? (link)
      3. What happens to air pressure when you increase your altitude? (link)
      4. What happens to air pressure when it is wet? (link)
      5. How does air pressure impact the weather? (link)
      6. Answer all of the questions on page 29 of the 'Geog 2' textbook. Remember to continue to write in full sentences.

Useful Resource

Science Explorers - Air Pressure

Textbook 'Geog 2' by Gallagher and Parish - Pages 28-29

Activity Two - Comprehension - Sudden Changes in Weather

Answer the following questions using the link in the 'Useful Resource' box. Remember to write in full sentences!


      1. What is a weather front?
      2. What is a cold front?
      3. What weather does a cold front bring?
      4. What is a warm front?
      5. What weather does a warm front bring?
      6. What is an occluded front?
      7. What weather does an occluded front bring?
      8. What type of front would you like to live under? Explain your answer.

Useful Resources

UCAR - Weather Fronts