A station at an altitude of 900 m (about 3,000 feet) above sea level measures an air pressure of
930 mb. Under normal conditions, which of the values below do you think would be the most
realistic sea level pressure for this station?
a. 840 mb
b. 930 mb
c. 1,020 mb
d. 1,830 mb
Q. 2 -
If a liquid with a lower density than mercury were used in a barometer the height of the column in
the barometer would:a.
increase.
b. decrease.
c. remain the same.
d. not provide an accurate measure of atmospheric pressure
Q. 3 -
The surface pressures at the bases of warm and cold columns of air are equal. Air pressure in the
warm column of air will __________ with increasing height __________ than in the cold
column.
a. decrease, more rapidly
b. decrease, more slowly
c. increase, more rapidly
d. increase, more slowly
Q. 4 -
If the earth's gravitational force were to increase, atmospheric pressure at the ground would:a.
increase.
b. decrease.
c. remain the same.
d. cause the atmosphere to expand vertically.
Q. 5 -
Net convergence of air would cause surface pressure to __________ and net divergence would
cause surface pressure to __________.
a. increase, decrease
b. increase, increase
c. decrease, decrease
d. decrease, increase
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