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When climbing a mountain with a barometer will the mercury level decrease or increase?

As you climb a mountain, the atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude, causing the mercury level in the barometer to decrease. This is because there is less air pressing down on the mercury in the barometer as you ascend, leading to a lower reading.


Compare the air pressure at sea level with the air pressure on top of a mountain why are the two pressures different?

Air pressure can be modeled as column in that the lower the column regards the more of it pressing down upon you. Therefore, someone standing at sea level has a more air pressure pushing down on them then someone at high altitude (as in a mountain).


Why is the level of air pressure less at the top of a mountain than it is at sea level?

Air is denser at lower altitudes and less dense at higher altitudes. If the bottom of the valley is directly below the mountain, at a lower altitude, then there is technically more air in the valley.


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.


Is air pressure greater at sea level or on top of a mountain?

Air pressure is greater at sea level because there is more air above that is pressing down. Any atmosphere is more dense at the surface of the planet than at locations higher in altitude. (Areas that are lower than sea level will generally have still higher atmospheric pressure.)

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Why Does atmospheric pressure decreased as you climb a mountain?

The atmosphere is full of layers and when you are at ground level, you have a maximum amount of air above you, but when you climb the mountain, the amount of air decreases and thus the pressure Hope that was helpful!


When climbing a mountain with a barometer will the mercury level decrease or increase?

As you climb a mountain, the atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude, causing the mercury level in the barometer to decrease. This is because there is less air pressing down on the mercury in the barometer as you ascend, leading to a lower reading.


On my sims agents for Wii how do you somplete the snowy mountain level?

just climb it


Why is high air pressure near earths surface?

Because there is more air (which has weight) above you if you are around sea level. If you fly up, or climb a mountain, there is less air above you, therefore less air pressure.


Why the air in the balloon increases when you are on a high altitude in aeroplane?

Actually the amount of air doesn't increase, the pressure outside the baloon decreases. When you fill a balloon at sea level, the air inside the balloon is at sea level pressure. When you climb in an airplane to 35,000 ft, the pressure outside the balloon decreases. Since the pressure is higher inside, it can push out more. This is also the same principal for when your ears pop when you climb and descend.


Where is the air pressure the greatest at sea level or on a mountain?

sea level


Where is air pressure the highest sea level or atop a mountain?

Sea level


Where is there more air pressure sea level or at the top of a mountain?

At sea level


What is the difference in boiling pure water on a mountain top and at sea level?

The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees centigrade. but the boiling point of water at a mountain top will depend on the atmospheric pressure of the air around that mountain top area at the time . if u were to measure the air pressure as u climb a mountain u would notice a change ; a reduction in air pressure . hence as you approach the top of the mountain the air pressure would have been seen to reduce to a much lowe rvalue that that at sea level height . i think it can be as low as 70 degrees centigrade at some mountain tops. in comparison if u had an enclosed metal vessel and made the pressure inside that increase to a very high value, the water would now boil at a much greater temperature , 250 degrees ? maybe .


Is atmospheric pressure higher on a mountain or sea level?

The answer is sea level. Because atmospheric pressure decreases when altitude increases


Why do we get altitude sickness?

Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017


What is the air pressure on Mt Kosciusko?

Not much different than sea level but a cool thing to do, next time you climb the mountain put a big packet of chips in your pack and then take it out on the summit. The packet of chips will then be huge and can even explode because of the pressure change.