Atmospheric Pressure Assignment

Front

What are isobars on a weather map?

Back

Lines connecting points of equal pressure.

Front

How does warm air affect the density of the atmosphere?

Back

It makes the atmosphere less dense.

Front

What does a rising barometer reading typically indicate about upcoming weather?

Back

Weather is becoming clearer.

Front

What primarily determines atmospheric pressure at a given location?

Back

The mass of air above that location.

Front

How do changes in temperature affect air density and pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air density decreases and pressure increases.

Front

What is atmospheric pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a given point.

Front

What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

Barometer.

Front

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

Back

Atmospheric pressure decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between temperature and air density?

Back

As temperature increases, air density decreases.

Front

What are the units commonly used to measure atmospheric pressure?

Back

Pascals (Pa), millibars (mb), or inches of mercury (inHg).