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Unit 9: Weather
Eighth Grade Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atmosphere | The layer of gases that surround the planet |
| Air | The mixture of the gases in the atmosphere |
| Density | The amount of mass in a given volume of air |
| Atmospheric Pressure | The force of the air molecules pushing on an area |
| Altitude Has Attitude | A measure of the distance an object is above sea level |
| Ozone | |
| Barometer | An instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. Normal is 29.92 in. of Hg |
| Specific Heat | The amount of heat needed to change the temperature (Delta T) of a substance |