Atmospheric Pressure

Atmospheric Pressure

What you will learn

In this chapter you will learn to:

❖  Define the terms „atmosphere“ and „pressure“

❖  Explain what atmospheric pressure is

❖  Explain the relationship between atmospheric pressure and the strength of pressure in the atmosphere

❖  Analyse, compare and extract data from graphs, tables, and charts

❖  Describe the relationship between atmospheric pressure and altitude

❖  Describe the factors that affect atmospheric pressure at a given location

❖  Explain the relationship between boiling point and change in atmospheric pressure

❖  Determine the boiling of water in the mountains at high altitude

❖  Use the new concepts and terminology of the topic

❖  Evaluate, systematise, and organise information according to specified criteria

❖  Develop collaborative skills (working in pairs, groups, teams)

❖  Recognise the different components of the environment and the relationships between them

Your knowledge of Science, Human and Nature, Mathematics, Information and Communication Technologies will help you to complete the activities.