Flashcards on Atmospheric Pressure

Click on the flashcard to see the answer


What is atmospheric pressure?

The force exerted by the weight of the air in the Earth's atmosphere.

What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?

Pascal (Pa)

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Barometer

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

It decreases

What is the average atmospheric pressure at sea level?

101.325 kPa

What is the pressure of the Earth's atmosphere called?

Atmospheric pressure

What causes atmospheric pressure?

The gravitational pull of the Earth on the air molecules

What are the two main factors that affect atmospheric pressure?

Temperature and altitude

What are the three types of barometers?

Mercury barometer, Aneroid barometer, and Digital barometer

What is the formula to convert atmospheric pressure from kilopascals (kPa) to millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?

mmHg = kPa x 7.50062

What is the relationship between atmospheric pressure and weather?

High atmospheric pressure is associated with fair weather, while low atmospheric pressure is associated with unsettled weather.

What is a common unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure in weather reports?

Millibar (mb)

What is the approximate atmospheric pressure on Mount Everest?

About one-third of the atmospheric pressure at sea level

What is the relationship between atmospheric pressure and boiling point of liquids?

As atmospheric pressure decreases, the boiling point of liquids also decreases.

What is the name of the phenomenon where atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases?

Atmospheric pressure gradient

Share


Login to Save


Share



Login to Save


Test Your Knowledge


Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted by:



What is the unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure?



Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?



What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?



The average atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately:



What are the two main factors that affect atmospheric pressure?



What is the name of the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure?



What is the formula to convert atmospheric pressure from kilopascals (kPa) to millimeters of mercury (mmHg)?



What is the relationship between atmospheric pressure and weather?



What is the common unit of measurement for atmospheric pressure in weather reports?




Explore Other Decks


Made for Grade 8

Maria Manoru 'Charlotte Obtaining... 13 Points'


View Deck
Made for Grade 3

Meghan Mac Donald 'Judy Moody meets a new teacher'


View Deck
Made for Grade 7

OMKZX Vocabulary


View Deck

Explore More