Atmospheric Pressure and Wind Essentials Quiz
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What is air pressure?

  • The velocity of wind at sea level
  • The force per unit area exerted by the weight of the atmosphere (correct)
  • The temperature of the air at a given altitude
  • The humidity level in the atmosphere

    • What primarily causes air pressure?

  • The gravitational pull of the moon
  • The motion, size, and number of air molecules (correct)
  • The heat from the sun
  • The Earth's magnetic field

    • How does air pressure change with altitude?

  • Remains constant with altitude
  • Is only affected by temperature, not altitude
  • Decreases as altitude increases (correct)
  • Increases 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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