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Air & weather notes
air pressure decreases
| Term |
|---|
| Air (mixture) |
| Air pressure decreases as altitude increases Air pressure is measured with a barometer(millibars) |
| Moisture in the air is called humidity(water vapor in the air) Humidity in the air is measured with a hygrometer |
| Temperature decreases as altitude increases Temperature is measured with a thermometer(Fahrenheit and Celsius) |
| Gases in the atmosphere: Nitrogen(78%), oxygen(21%), carbon dioxide and other gases(1%) |