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By measuring the atmospheric Pressure, using an instrument called an Altimeter. As you move higher and higher from sea level, the atmospheric pressure decreases, and the pressure of the air can be converted mathematically to height above sea level . An Altimeter has a dial which shows Metres above sea level. If the instrument is used to measure Atmospheric Pressure , for the purpose of weather forecasting, then the dial shows 'Bars' of pressure. A 'Bar' is equal to 14.7 Pounds per Square Inch of pressure, which is the air pressure at sea level. Sky diving parachutists use an altimeter attached to them , which they can watch as they descend. When their height above the ground is at a suitable height, they open their parachute. They do not just make a wild guess. They use their Altimeter which is quite a good idea. It prevents them from killing themselves !

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