Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Essentials Quiz
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Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Essentials Quiz

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What is air pressure?

The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere

What primarily causes air pressure?

The motion, size, and number of air molecules

How does air pressure change with altitude?

Decreases as altitude increases

What is a symptom of acute mountain sickness?

<p>Headaches</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is air at high altitudes described as 'thin'?

<p>Because it has a lower density and less oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

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