P1.3.3 - Atmospheric pressure Flashcards
1
Q
What is atmospheric pressure?
A
The pressure exerted by the gases of the atmosphere
2
Q
As you go away from the earth’s surface…
A
the atmospheric pressure decreases
3
Q
What does a meteorologist do?
A
They use measurements of atmospheric pressure and temperature to predict the weather
4
Q
What are the commons gases of the Earth’s atmosphere?
A
Nitrogen and Oxygen
5
Q
What is the Earth’s atmosphere?
A
It is the layer(s) of gases that surrounds it
6
Q
The atmospheric pressure decreases…
A
the higher you travel
