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Density
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The amount of mass in a given volume of air.
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Air Pressure
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The result of weight of a column of air pushing on an area.
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Barometer
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An instrument that is used to measure air pressure.
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Mercury Barometer
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Consists of a long glass tube that is closed at the end and open at the other.
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Aneroid Barometer
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Has an airtight metal chamber that when air pushes it increases.
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Altitude
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Also known as elevation is the distance above sea level.
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Weather
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The condition of earths atmosphere at a particular time and place.
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Atmosphere
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The envelope of gases that surrounds the planet.
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Water Vapor
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Weather in the form of a gas.
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