The Atmosphere - Chapter 3: Pressure Measurement Flashcards
1
Q
When meteorologists measure atmospheric pressure, they employ a unit called ____
A
millibar
2
Q
Who invented the mercurial barometer?
A
Galileo
3
Q
What is the perk of the aneroid barometer?
A
More portable, smaller, no liquid but with spring chamber
4
Q
Instruments that continuously record pressure changes
A
Barographs