Air Pressure and Atmosphere

Front

Air pressure at sea level is _____________ than air pressure at the top of a mountain.

Back

higher

Front

In what direction(s) does air exert pressure?

Back

everywhere

Front

This is the layer where meteors, or shooting stars, burn up.

Back

Mesosphere

Front

What happens to air pressure as you move upward into the atmosphere?

Back

decreases

Front

________ is the instrument used to measure air pressure.

Back

barometer

Front

What is air pressure?

Back

The force exerted by the weight of air above a surface.

Front

What is the atmosphere?

Back

The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

Front

Name the four main layers of the atmosphere.

Back

Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere.

Front

What is the role of the Troposphere?

Back

It is where weather occurs and where we live.

Front

How does temperature affect air pressure?

Back

As temperature increases, air pressure decreases.