Practice Factors Affecting Atmospheric Pressure (7.2.2)

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Question 1.
What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?
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Think about being at the top of a mountain!
Question 2.
Define atmospheric pressure.
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Consider what is above us at all times.
3Question 3.
What is the effect of altitude on atmospheric pressure?
- It increases
- It decreases
- It remains constant
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Remember what happens as you climb a mountain.
4Question 4.
True or False: High-pressure systems are typically linked with rainy conditions.
- True
- False
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Think about when you look up on a sunny day.
Question 5.
Calculate the expected atmospheric pressure at 3000 meters of altitude, given the standard density of air and gravitational acceleration.
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Remember to plug in the values you know into the equation.
Question 6.
Discuss how the changes in atmospheric pressure influence weather patterns in a coastal area versus a mountainous region.
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Consider how pressure affects humidity and precipitation.

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