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A measure of the average of atoms or molecules |
Temperature |
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Temperature is measured using a |
Thermometer |
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Three ways temperature can be measured |
Degrees Celsius *c Degrees Fahrenheit *f Degrees Kelvin *k |
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Process that heats the earth |
Greenhouse effect |
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This is what keeps our planet able to support life |
Green house effect |
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Weight of all air molecules pressing down on earth |
Atmospheric pressure |
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The closer you are to the surface of earth the ---- the pressure because there are ---- molecules pushing down on you |
Greater, more |
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Atmospheric pressure is affected by |
Temperature |
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Low pressure usually means |
Waned less dense air |
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High pressure usually means |
Cooler denser air |
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Air always moves from an area of ---- pressure to an area of ---- pressure |
High, low |
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What is atmospheric pressure measured with |
A barometer |
