The Atmosphere - Chapter 3: Pressure Measurement Flashcards

1
Q

When meteorologists measure atmospheric pressure, they employ a unit called ____

A

millibar

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2
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Who invented the mercurial barometer?

A

Galileo

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3
Q

What is the perk of the aneroid barometer?

A

More portable, smaller, no liquid but with spring chamber

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4
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Instruments that continuously record pressure changes

A

Barographs

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