Concept Quiz 1

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This quiz covers key concepts 1 and 2 from Chapter 6. Answer the questions by darkening in the circle next to the correct answer. When completed with the quiz, click on "submit answers for grading" at the bottom of the page.

This activity contains 5 questions.

Average air pressure at sea level is about __________ pounds per square inch.

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An altimeter is an adaptation of the __________.

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	When examining the behavior of gases, air pressure can be defined as the force exerted against a surface by the continuous collision of gas molecules.

	True False

	Standard sea level pressure is 101,325 newtons per square meter (1013.25 millibars).

	True False

	The mercury barometer is a small, portable instrument for measuring air pressure.

	True False

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Concept Quiz 1

Average air pressure at sea level is about __________ pounds per square inch.

An altimeter is an adaptation of the __________.

When examining the behavior of gases, air pressure can be defined as the force exerted against a surface by the continuous collision of gas molecules.

Standard sea level pressure is 101,325 newtons per square meter (1013.25 millibars).

The mercury barometer is a small, portable instrument for measuring air pressure.