The measure of the weight of the air above us is called "________."?
What are your choices?
temperature measure
air pressure
air weight measure
cold water measure
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Yes. You're welcome.
The measure of the weight of the air above us is called "atmospheric pressure."
This can be determined using a device called a barometer. To measure atmospheric pressure, you can follow these steps:
1. Obtain a barometer: A barometer is an instrument specifically designed to measure atmospheric pressure. There are both mercury and aneroid barometers available.
2. Check the device: Ensure that the barometer is in proper working condition. Mercury barometers require the mercury column to be at the correct level, while aneroid barometers should have no visible damage to the dial or casing.
3. Set the reference level: If using a mercury barometer, ensure that the mercury level is set at the standard atmospheric pressure level (usually marked at 760 mm Hg). For aneroid barometers, make sure the needle is aligned at zero on the dial.
4. Record the measurement: Read the atmospheric pressure indicated by the barometer. This can be in units such as millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) or hectopascals (hPa).
5. Interpret the reading: The measured value represents the weight of the air pressing down on a unit area at the location of the measurement. Higher values indicate higher atmospheric pressure, while lower values indicate lower atmospheric pressure.
Barometers are commonly used in meteorology to study weather patterns and make weather forecasts based on changes in atmospheric pressure.