Atmospheric Pressure

Atmospheric Pressure

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Physics

8th Grade

Hard

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Fathima Sanam

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does atmospheric pressure increase as you move towards lower elevations and decrease as you move into higher elevations?

Back

True

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do you lose your breath easier when climbing a high mountain?

Back

The air pressure decreases.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is air pressure the greatest?

Back

Sea level

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

decreases

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where is air pressure greater?

Back

At the bottom of the mountain.