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EARTH SCIENCE > ATMOSPHERE > ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE  

Definition

  • The pressure exerted by the atmosphere as a consequence of gravitational attraction exerted upon the 'column' of air lying directly above the point in question.

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  • Mapping to be determined

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https://vocab.met.no/GCMDSK/08fd82a1-4370-46a2-82ea-94c0f91498a7

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