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Does air pressure get lower or higher the farther you go up in Earth's atmosphere?
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∙ 13y ago
it gets higher becaus ethe higher you go the more pressure is on you i think
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∙ 13y ago
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As you rise further in the atmosphere air pressure does what?
The higher you go in the atmosphere the lower the air pressure becomes...
In What way is the pressure in the atmosphere like the pressure in a liquid?
the deeper it goes, the higher the preassure is
Is air denser near Earth's surface than high in the atmosphere?
Yes air is denser near the earth's surface than high in the atmosphere. The farther up air rises, there are less molecules of air between the outer edges of the atmosphere. This means there is a lot less air weighing down. A general rule of thumb is the higher the altitude, the lower the pressure: the lower the altitude, the higher the pressure.
Earths surface winds blow from regions of higher what?
Air pressure toward regions of lower air pressure
Why is atmospheric pressure lower on the top of a mountain than it is at sea level?
When you are at a higher altitude, like on a mountain, you are farther up in the atmosphere meaning there is less air pressing down on you. When you are at a lower altitude, like at sea level, there is more air pressing down on you because there is more atmosphere above you.
What happens to air molecules as you go higher in earths atmosphere?
they are spread farther apart, causing the air to get thinner, making it harder to breathe. ;P
Why can elements be produced in the sun but not in the earths atmosphere?
The temperature and pressure in the sun are just a bit higher than anywhere on Earth.
How is air pressure effected by altitude?
With a higher altitude, there is a lower air pressure. This is caused by gravity pulling the gas molecules of our atmosphere closer to its surface. when the molecules are farther away from the Earth's surface the gravitational pull is weaker thus making the atmosphere thinner higher up and thicker closer to the surface.
As you rise further in the atmosphere air pressure does what?
The higher you go in the atmosphere the lower the air pressure becomes...
How thick is the martian atmosphere?
Much thicker, almost certainly at least as thick as the diameter of the earth. Its pressure is much higher as well due to the high mass of the planet and its atmosphere and the strong gravity.
When you get higher in the atmosphere does the air get warmer or colder?
colder, the farther up you go, the lower the tempurature
Is air denser near Earth's surface than high in the atmosphere?
Yes air is denser near the earth's surface than high in the atmosphere. The farther up air rises, there are less molecules of air between the outer edges of the atmosphere. This means there is a lot less air weighing down. A general rule of thumb is the higher the altitude, the lower the pressure: the lower the altitude, the higher the pressure.
In What way is the pressure in the atmosphere like the pressure in a liquid?
the deeper it goes, the higher the preassure is
Does air pressure change with altitude?
The higher up you are the lesser the air pressure in the atmosphere.
What happens to air pressure as you move higher above earths surface?
The air is thinner the higher you go.
Why does the temperature decrease as elevation increases?
The heat of the earth escapes through the atmosphere into outer space. Greenhouse gases interfere with/ clog up that process. The higher up in the atmosphere, the colder it is. So it is colder at higher elevations. Also, the low air pressure a sparsity of air particles cause the air to be thinner and colder
How does high pressure area effect a mercury barometer?
Higher air pressure forces the mercury farther up the tube.
