Why isn't the barometer taken outside to measure the air pressure?

Subject: Why isn't the barometer taken outside to measure the air pressure?

Date: Mon May 4 04:08:21 1998
Posted by Mary L. Coates
Grade level: teacher/prof
School: Garysburg
City: Garysburg State/Province: NC
Country: USA
Area of science: Other
ID: 894272901.Ot

Message:


I have often wondered why the barometer is not taken outside when 
determining the air pressure.How can I explain this to K-3 science 
students?

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