Air Pressure Quiz

What is the effect of air pressure on a plastic bottle when it is sealed and then squeezed?

• The bottle expands

• The bottle collapses

• The bottle stays the same

• The bottle explodes

What is the term for the weight of the atmosphere pushing down on Earth?

• Gravity

• Air pressure

• Wind force

• Tidal force

What is the purpose of a barometer?

• To measure temperature

• To measure air pressure

• To measure wind speed

• To measure humidity

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What is the effect of air pressure on a mountain climber?

• It makes breathing easier

• It makes breathing harder

• It has no effect

• It makes them float

What happens to a balloon as air pressure changes?

• It changes color

• It changes shape

• It changes temperature

• It changes weight

What happens to your ears when you drive down a mountain?

• They pop

• They ring

• They itch

• They feel warm

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What is the main reason a hot air balloon can float?

• It is filled with water

• It is filled with cold air

• It is filled with hot air

• It is filled with sand

What happens to a barometer reading when atmospheric pressure increases?

• The reading decreases

• The reading stays the same

• The reading increases

• The reading disappears

What is the main factor that determines whether an object floats or sinks?

• Its color

• Its density

• Its shape

• Its temperature

What is the relationship between mass and volume in calculating density?

• Density equals mass divided by volume

• Density equals volume divided by mass

• Density equals mass times volume

• Density equals volume times mass