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Practice Questions
Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.
Question 1
Easy
What device measures air pressure?
💡 Hint: It starts with 'b' and is essential in meteorology.
Question 2
Easy
What is the liquid used in a mercury barometer?
💡 Hint: It is a heavy metal that is liquid at room temperature.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the main function of a barometer?
- To measure temperature
- To measure air pressure
- To measure humidity
💡 Hint: Think about what the word 'baro' refers to.
Question 2
True or False: The height of mercury in a mercury barometer decreases when atmospheric pressure increases.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure influences height.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
If the mercury column in a barometer is at 800 mm instead of 760 mm, calculate the new air pressure. Given that the density of mercury is 13600 kg/m³ and g = 9.8 m/s².
💡 Hint: Use the same formula as before but adjust the height accordingly.
Question 2
Discuss how an aneroid barometer would react in a rapidly changing weather condition approaching a storm. What would you expect the needle/dial to indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about pressure changes related to weather systems.
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