Atmospheric Pressure Worksheet
Explore the concepts of atmospheric pressure, its measurement, and its effects with this Grade 8 Science worksheet. Includes multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, and short answer questions.
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Atmospheric Pressure Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. What is atmospheric pressure?
The weight of water in the atmosphere
The force exerted by the air above a surface
The temperature of the atmosphere
The speed of wind in the atmosphere
2. Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Thermometer
Anemometer
Barometer
Hygrometer
1. Atmospheric pressure generally decreases as altitude .
2. High pressure systems are usually associated with weather.
3. The standard unit for atmospheric pressure is the .
1. Explain why your ears might 'pop' when you drive up a mountain.
2. Describe one real-world example of atmospheric pressure in action.
1. Atmospheric pressure is the same everywhere on Earth.
True
False
2. Low-pressure systems often bring stormy weather.
True
False
Observe the image below, which illustrates an atmospheric pressure experiment.
Based on what you know about atmospheric pressure, explain what is happening in the experiment shown and why.