Exercise
Atmospheric Pressure Mechanics & Tools
Study the underlying mechanics of atmospheric pressure and the tools used to measure it. Discover how instruments assist in collecting pressure data for weather maps.
Questions
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What causes atmospheric pressure?
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Which two common instruments measure air pressure?
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What is standard sea-level pressure measured in inches of mercury (inHg)?
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How does air pressure change as you go higher up into the atmosphere?
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Why does warm air produce lower pressure at the Earth's surface?
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What tool carries instruments high into the atmosphere to measure upper-air pressure and temperature?
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What happens to pressure inside a growing hurricane?
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What does a barograph record?
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Which pressure system is also called an anticyclone?
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Which pressure system is also known as a depression or cyclone?
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What effect does sinking air in a high pressure area have on cloud formation?
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Where is air density highest in Earth's atmosphere?