7.2.1 - What is Atmospheric Pressure?
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about the weight of the air and what it pushes down on.
What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level?
💡 Hint: Remember the numerical value for standard pressure.
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Focus on what influences the weather and air's movement.
True or False: Atmospheric pressure is constant at all altitudes.
💡 Hint: Think about climbing a mountain.
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If a weather balloon rises to an altitude of 5000 meters where the air density is 1.1 kg/m³, calculate the atmospheric pressure there.
💡 Hint: Use the specified air density and plug into the formula.
Compare the atmospheric pressure at 100m above sea level versus 1000m. Explain the differences and their effects on weather.
💡 Hint: Consider how different altitudes relate to weather patterns.
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