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The pressure in Denver, Colorado averages about ______. How many is this?

A) 500 mbar
B) 600 mbar
C) 700 mbar
D) 800 mbar

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Final answer:

The average pressure in Denver, Colorado is about 800 mbar, which corresponds to the option (D) 800 mbar.

Step-by-step explanation:

The pressure in Denver, Colorado averages about 615 mm Hg, which is equivalent to 800 mbar (or slightly more). This conversion is based on the fact that 760 mm Hg equals 1013 mbar, which is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level. By proportion, 615 mm Hg would correspond closely to 800 mbar, as 615 is roughly 81% of 760, and 81% of 1013 mbar is approximately 820 mbar. Therefore, the closest answer to the question would be (D) 800 mbar.

A typical barometric pressure in Denver, Colorado is about 615 mm Hg. To convert this pressure to atmospheres, you can use the conversion factor that 1 atm is equal to 760 mm Hg. So, the pressure in Denver is approximately 0.808 atm. To convert this pressure to kilopascals, you can use the conversion factor that 1 atm is equal to 101.325 kPa. Thus, the pressure in Denver is approximately 82.61 kPa.

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