Question

which weather condition is associated with low air pressure? a. clear skies and calm weather b. hot and dry conditions c. cold and clear weather d. storms and unsettled weather why is temperature an important factor in weather? a. it has no effect on other weather factors b. it stays the same all year c. it only matters in winter d. it influences how hot or cold the air feels

Explanation:

• For the first question: Low - pressure systems are associated with rising air. As air rises, it cools and condenses, which can lead to cloud formation and precipitation. Storms and unsettled weather are common in low - pressure areas. Clear skies (a and c) are more associated with high - pressure systems where air is sinking (which inhibits cloud formation). Hot and dry conditions (b) are not directly related to low - pressure in the context of typical weather associations.
• For the second question: Temperature is a fundamental property of the air. It directly influences our perception of the air as hot or cold (d). Temperature does affect other weather factors such as air density (which relates to pressure) and the amount of moisture the air can hold (so a is wrong). Temperature changes throughout the year (so b is wrong) and is important in all seasons (so c is wrong).

Answer:

1. d. Storms and unsettled weather
2. d. It influences how hot or cold the air feels