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Comp of the Air
module 1, lesson 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aneroid | without liquid, type of barometer used to measure atmospheric pressure without liquid. |
| weather station | a collection of instruments and sensors that measure atmospheric and soil conditions. |
| altimeter | a device that measures the height above sea level. |
| density | the number of air particles in a particular location |
| altitude | the distance above sea level |
| barometer | instrument used to measure the pressure of air in a given location |
| air pressure | the force of air particles against a surface |