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What is a common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure?

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What is a common unit of measure for atmospheric pressure?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the air above you over a given area • Common maritime/weather reports use barometers to show pressure • Think about which unit is typically paired with the word "pressure" in weather forecasts

💭 Think About

• Which choice is a unit that measures a length over a fixed reference, often used in barometers? • Which units in the list are clearly used for something other than pressure (like temperature, volume, or weight)? • When mariners discuss high and low pressure systems, what unit do they often read directly from a barometer scale?

✅ Before You Answer

• Eliminate any units that are clearly for temperature or volume • Eliminate any units that are clearly for weight of a ship or cargo rather than air pressure • Focus on the unit that can be shown as a height of mercury in a traditional barometer