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1. 1.

   What is the normal atmospheric pressure at your place of residence? What must be the atmospheric pressure on Mt Everest, the highest peak in the world? How do mountaineers overcome the problem of atmospheric pressure at this immense height?

2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The degree of hotness or coldness of the air is called ______________.
   2. The unit for measurement of _____________ is called millibars (mb).
   3. A wind coming from the East is called an ___________.
   4. The speed of wind is measured by using the _____________ scale.
   5. ___________ refers to the amount of moisture or water vapour present in the air.
3. 3.

   Write (T) for true and (F) for false.

   1. A column of air having a cross-section of 1 sq cm exerts a weight of about 1 kg.
   2. Coriolis force is related to the deflection of winds.
   3. An anemometer is used to measure height above sea level.
   4. A hygrometer is used to measure the amount of rainfall.
   5. Cloud cover is measured in oktas.
4. 4.

   Differentiate between Weather and Climate.

5. 5.

   Differentiate between Humidity and Precipitation.