Atmospheric Pressure Worksheet
Explore the principles of atmospheric pressure, its measurement, and its effects on weather and everyday phenomena.
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Atmospheric Pressure Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all work for calculations.
1. What is the approximate atmospheric pressure at sea level in Pascals (Pa)?
10,000 Pa
100,000 Pa
1,000,000 Pa
100 Pa
2. Which of the following instruments is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Hygrometer
3. Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted by the weight of above a surface.
4. As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure .
5. Explain why your ears might 'pop' when you ascend or descend rapidly in an airplane or elevator.
6. High atmospheric pressure generally indicates fair weather, while low pressure often indicates stormy weather.
True
False
7. Observe the barometer below and indicate whether the pressure is rising or falling, and what kind of weather might be expected.
Pressure (Rising/Falling):
Expected Weather:
8. Describe the 'aneroid barometer' and explain its working principle in measuring atmospheric pressure. Discuss its advantages over a mercury barometer.
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