Air Pressure and Wind Flashcards
1
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Atmospheric Pressure
A
the weight of the air pushing down on an area
2
Q
Density
A
the amount of mass in a certain volume matter
3
Q
Sea Level
A
where the atmosphere meets the ocean
4
Q
Barometer
A
a tool used to measure atmospheric pressure
5
Q
Wind
A
Air moving from a region of high pressure to a region of lower pressure
6
Q
Anemometer
A
a tool used to measure wind speed
7
Q
Convection Cell
A
A circulation of matter, caused by constant rising and falling of warm and cool matter
8
Q
Prototype
A
a model used for testing in order to improve the design
