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University of Illinois Extension: Ww2010: Atmospheric Pressure

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This site from the University of Illinois describes what air pressure is and how it is measured. Explains high and low pressure areas, isobars, and how pressure changes with height.

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air pressure, atmospheric pressure, barometric pressure, pressure
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air pressure and weather maps, air pressure system, high pressure, high pressure and weather systems, isobar, low pressure, low pressure and weather systems, millibar, ww2010 university of illinois: atmospheric pressure, barometer, air pressure systems
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 5 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional
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