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Chapter 7 Section 2
Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Density | The amount of mass of a substance in a given volume. |
| Pressure | The force exerted on a surface divided by the area over which the force is exerted. |
| Air Pressure | The pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area. |
| Barometer | An instrument used to measure changes in air pressure. |
| Mercury Barometer | An instrument that measures changes in air pressure, consisting of a glass tube partially filled with mercury, with its open end resting in a dish of mercury. |
| Aneroid Barometer | An instrument that n=measures changes in air pressure without using a liquid. |
| Altitude | Elevation above sea level. |