Air pressure

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What is air pressure?

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The pressure exerted by the weight of the air.

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What spheres interact when pollen is spread by the wind?

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Atmosphere and biosphere.

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What two factors describe wind?

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Direction and speed.

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What happens to wind speed when atmospheric pressure differences increase?

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Wind speed increases.

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What is the definition of the atmosphere?

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The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

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What is the role of the biosphere?

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The global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists.

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What is the hydrosphere?

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All the water on Earth's surface, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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How does air pressure affect weather patterns?

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Changes in air pressure can lead to different weather conditions, such as storms or clear skies.

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What is the relationship between altitude and air pressure?

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As altitude increases, air pressure decreases.

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What is wind?

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Air in motion relative to the surface of the Earth.