Unit 5 Lesson 2

What is atmospheric pressure?

• weight of wind

• weight of air pushing down on an area

• weight of the time air takes to move

How is atmospheric pressure related to air density?

• higher density equals lower pressure and lower density equals higher pressure

• as density gets higher or lower atmospheric pressure does nothing

• higher density equals higher pressure and lower density equals lower pressure

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Movements of ocean water in a continuous flow are called?

• ocean currents
• global winds
• air mass
• front

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In which atmosphere layer does weather occur?

• Exosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Stratosphere

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Which atmosphere layer contains the Ozone Layer?

• Stratosphere

• Troposphere

• Mesosphere

• Exosphere

Why is the Equator warmest?

• Because it is closest to the sun.
• Because it receives the most direct sunlight
• Because no clouds form here.
• Because it is far from the sun

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Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?

• crumpled paper

• pencil sharpening

• torn clothing

• baking a cake

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