Atmospheric Pressure Quiz
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What is the force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere?

  • Atmospheric density
  • Atmospheric humidity
  • Atmospheric pressure (correct)
  • Atmospheric temperature
  • What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

  • It becomes unpredictable
  • It remains constant
  • It increases
  • It decreases (correct)
  • Which instrument is commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure?

  • Anemometer
  • Thermometer
  • Barometer (correct)
  • Hygrometer
  • What is the SI unit of atmospheric pressure?

    <p>Pascal (Pa)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Atmospheric Pressure

    • The force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere is known as atmospheric pressure.
    • Atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases due to the decrease in air density.
    • A barometer is commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure.
    • The SI unit of atmospheric pressure is the pascal (Pa).

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    Test your knowledge of atmospheric pressure with this quiz. Explore questions about the force exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, changes in pressure with altitude, common instruments used for measurement, and the SI unit of atmospheric pressure.

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