Air Pressure and Density
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is air pressure?
Back
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air molecules on a surface. It decreases with altitude.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does air pressure change with altitude?
Back
Air pressure decreases as altitude increases.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the main gases in Earth's atmosphere?
Back
The main gases are Nitrogen (78%), Oxygen (21%), Argon (0.93%), and Carbon Dioxide (0.04%).
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What causes wind?
Back
Wind is caused by differences in air pressure, which result from uneven heating of the Earth's surface.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to air density as you go higher in the atmosphere?
Back
Air density decreases as you go higher in the atmosphere.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between air pressure and density?
Back
Air pressure and density work together; as density decreases, air pressure also decreases.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the composition of dry air?
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Dry air is composed of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.
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