自然地理学课件Dlx03atomospherepress解析.pptVIP

Conception The air in the atmosphere is constantly pressing on the solid or liquid surface beneath it. This pressure is exerted in all directions. Conception Atmospheric pressure exists because air has mass is constantly being pulled toward the earth by the force of gravity. Conception At higher elevations, the atmospheric pressure is lower because there is less air. Barometric Pressure Barometric pressure is the weight (force) of the air pushing on a unit of surface area of the ground Less air means less mass and less weight pushing down the surface. Atmospheric pressure has bee