WONDER #1065: How Much Does the Sky Weigh?

Question 1 of 3

How much does the entire atmosphere weigh?

1. 5 tons
2. 5 million tons
3. 5 million billion tons
4. The sky has no weight to it.

Question 2 of 3

Air pressure can be measured with a tool called what?

1. a meter
2. a thermometer
3. a barometer
4. a seismometer

Question 3 of 3

What happens to the air pressure right before a storm?

1. the air pressure increases
2. the air pressure drops
3. the air pressure stays the same
4. there is no air pressure

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