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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 the 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 one end and open at the other. It also holds mercury
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Aneroid Barometer
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Has an airtight metal chamber, that measures air pressure
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Altitude
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The distance above sea level
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