How to Read a Barometer
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Objective
I can use a barometer to take readings and record them to track changes in air pressure over time.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
11 questions
What does a barometer measure?
According to the video, what kind of weather is typically associated with high pressure?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Today, the barometer reading is 30.1 inches. Yesterday at the same time, the set needle was aligned with 30.3 inches. What does this indicate about the change in air pressure since yesterday, and what kind of weather is likely? Yesterday, the barometer reading was 29.8 inches. Today at the same time, the set needle is aligned with 29.6 inches. What does this indicate about the change in air pressure since yesterday, and what kind of weather is likely?”
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