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El peso de la columna de aire sobre la superficie del mar se conoce como:The weight of the column of air above the sea surface is known as:
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Correct answer: a) Atmospheric pressure.
Why it is correct
Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted by the weight of the air column from the surface up to the top of the atmosphere.
Why the others are not
- b) Barometric tide is the small daily oscillation of pressure.
- c) Hydrostatic pressure is the pressure exerted by water.
- d) An isobar is a line joining points of equal pressure.
How to work it out in the exam
- Weight of the air column = atmospheric pressure.
Where this question comes from
- Región de Murcia · 2026 · 1ª convocatoria · PER Tipo 1 · question 33 Official paper · Official answer key
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