what is the significance of atmospheric pressure
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Significance of atmospheric pressure:-
•If it was not there then the blood flowing in our veins will tear the fragile tissue of our vein because the excessive pressure it exerts and kill us hence atmospheric pressure helps us from getting killed.
•It helps in the change of seasons.
•It helps in the flow of wind on the earth.
♦️What is atmosphere pressure?
We know the envelope of different gases surrounding the earth is known as the atmosphere. It extends up to a few thousand kilometres. The pressure exerted by the weight of these gases in the atmosphere is known as atmospheric pressure. It is the force exerted on a unit area of surface by the weight of air above that surface.
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Significance of atmospheric pressure:-
• When air is sucked out of a drinking straw, the air pressure inside if decreases and the atmospheric pressure outside forces the liquid to go inside the straw. Skis have a large area to reduce the pressure on the snow. This ensures that the skis do not sink into the snow too far.
•It helps in the change of seasons.
•It helps in the flow of wind on the earth.