What is the primary concept introduced in the activity related to air pressure?

Understanding Air Pressure Concepts

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Air pressure is constant everywhere.
Air pressure is exerted in all directions.
Air pressure is only exerted downwards.
Air pressure is not related to weather.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does a paper cup collapse when air is inhaled from it?
The cup is too weak to hold its shape.
The air inside the cup becomes heavier.
A partial vacuum is created inside the cup.
The air outside the cup disappears.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the weight of the air column at sea level?
10 pounds per square inch.
20 pounds per square inch.
14.7 pounds per square inch.
5 pounds per square inch.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens when the index card is removed from the inverted tumbler?
The tumbler breaks due to pressure.
The water stays for a while due to air pressure.
The water spills out immediately.
The water stays in the tumbler indefinitely.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What force keeps the water from spilling out of the inverted tumbler initially?
The weight of the water.
The air pressure inside the tumbler.
The air pressure outside the tumbler.
The strength of the index card.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does temperature affect air pressure?
Temperature has no effect on air pressure.
Cold air creates high pressure.
Warm air creates high pressure.
Cold air creates low pressure.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What causes wind according to the activity?
The movement of the sun.
The presence of clouds.
The rotation of the Earth.
Differences in air pressure.
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