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the pressure of the air here on the earth's surface. At sea level, atmospheric pressure equals 14.7 pounds per square inch (2.6 kilograms per square centimeter). This amount of pressure is known to scientists as one atmosphere. People and other land animals are adapted to one atmosphere of pressure and thrive on the earth's surface. But water is much heavier than air, and as we dive into the ocean, pressure increases. ...
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| atmospheric pressure |
The pressure asserted by the mass of the column of air directly above any specific point (also called air pressure or barometric pressure).
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| atmospheric pressure |
The pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction exerted upon the "column" of air lying directly above the point in question.
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| atmospheric pressure |
Also called barometric pressure. The weight of the atmosphere, an average of 1013.2 millibars or 29.2 inches of mercury at sea level. Measuring the changes in atmospheric pressure can help predict weather.
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| atmospheric pressure |
The weight of the atmosphere pressing down on the Earth's surface. The effect is caused by gravity. Also called 'air pressure'.
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