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Pressure

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Question/answerterm/definition
What is the force exerted by moving air molecules moving called? Air pressure
As you move lower in the atmosphere, what happens to air pressure? increases
Because air pressure varies from place to place, what happens to air? Causes wind
What does a barometer measure? air pressure
What is the Coriolis effect? Influence of earths rotation (which way the wind blows)
What is weather? condition of earths atmosphere at particular time/place
What causes global winds? Uneven heating, or difference in air pressure
What is relative humidity? Comparison of the amount of water vapor
What is humidity? The amount of water vapor in the air
What is dew point? Temperature where air gets saturated
What happens during precipitation? water droplets get so heavy it just falls
What happens during condensation? water vapor changes into liquid
What happens during evaporation? Liquid > gas
What does a rain gauge measure? rain................. awkward .
how does hail form? updraft
Can a city have acid rain that does not pollute? YEP IT SURE DOES .
Created by: Chloebugc
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