* Air has weight: Air is made up of molecules, and those molecules have mass. This means air has weight.
* Gravity: Gravity pulls everything down, including the air molecules.
* Pressure: The weight of the air molecules pressing down on a surface creates air pressure.
Key things to remember about air pressure:
* It's everywhere: Air pressure is present all around us, from sea level to the top of Mount Everest.
* It varies: Air pressure changes depending on altitude, temperature, and weather conditions.
* It's important: Air pressure is crucial for many things, including:
* Breathing: Our lungs work because of the difference in air pressure between the air we breathe in and the air in our lungs.
* Weather: Differences in air pressure create wind.
* Aviation: Aircraft are designed to withstand and use changes in air pressure for flight.
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