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La presión atmosférica normal es...Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is…
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Correct answer: b) 1,013.2 mbar
Why it is correct
Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level, at 15 ºC and 45º latitude, is 1,013.2 millibars (or hectopascals), equivalent to 760 mm of mercury.
Why the others are not
- a) Inaccurate figure below the standard value.
- c) Omits the two tenths of the standard value (1,013.2).
- d) One millibar below the standard value.
How to work it out in the exam
- Standard pressure = 1,013.2 mbar (760 mmHg).
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2021 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 33 Official paper · Official answer key
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