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What is the average air pressure at sea level in pounds per square inch?
What is the average air pressure at sea level in pounds per square inch?
- 14.7 millibars
- 14.7 pounds per square inch (correct)
- 1 kilogram per square centimeter
- 1 pound per square inch
What is the unit of measurement used by meteorologists to measure atmospheric pressure?
What is the unit of measurement used by meteorologists to measure atmospheric pressure?
- Pounds per square inch
- Inches of mercury
- Millibars (correct)
- Kilograms per square centimeter
Why is the atmosphere confined from above?
Why is the atmosphere confined from above?
- Because gas molecules are bound to each other
- Because gravity prevents its escape (correct)
- Because it is bound by the walls of the container it is in
- Because it is without walls
What is the average air pressure at sea level in pounds per square inch?
What is the average air pressure at sea level in pounds per square inch?
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What is the unit used by meteorologists to measure atmospheric pressure?
What is the unit used by meteorologists to measure atmospheric pressure?
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How is air pressure defined in the text?
How is air pressure defined in the text?
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