Exploring Air Pressure and Barometer Construction

What sensation might you feel in your ears when driving up a mountain or flying on a plane?

• A tickling feeling

• A burning sensation

• A popping sensation

• A ringing sound

What holds the air surrounding our planet in place?

• Electricity

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

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What instrument do scientists use to measure air pressure?

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hygrometer

Which material is NOT needed to make a barometer?

• Scissors

• Balloon

• Rigid container

• Thermometer

What can be used as a pointer for the barometer?

• Flat toothpick

• Paper clip

• Cotton swab

• Rubber band

What should you do if the balloon loosens up when stretched over the container?

• Use a larger balloon

• Cut the balloon again

• Add more glue

• Use a rubber band to tighten it

What happens to the pointer when the air pressure increases?

• It falls off

• It stays the same

• It moves up

• It moves down

What does the balloon in the barometer represent?

• The membrane inside our ears

• The air inside the jar

• The weather outside

• The Earth's surface

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What kind of weather is typically associated with high air pressure?

• Stormy

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Nice and clear

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What should you do if you want to learn more about weather instruments?

• Check out the video description links

• Watch more TV

• Read a novel

• Go outside and observe