Differentiate between liquid pressure and atmospheric pressure.

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Difference between liquid pressure and atmospheric pressure
Liquid pressure Atmospheric pressure
1. The pressure at a point in a liquid is caused by the weight of the liquid overlying a unit area. 1. The pressure at a point in the air is caused by the weight of the air overlying a unit area.
2. Liquid pressure varies with the depth of liquid. 2. Atmospheric pressure varies with the altitude.
3. Liquid pressure is directly proportional to the density of the liquid. 3. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increases in altitude.

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Liquid pressure	Atmospheric pressure
1. The pressure at a point in a liquid is caused by the weight of the liquid overlying a unit area.	1. The pressure at a point in the air is caused by the weight of the air overlying a unit area.
2. Liquid pressure varies with the depth of liquid.	2. Atmospheric pressure varies with the altitude.
3. Liquid pressure is directly proportional to the density of the liquid.	3. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increases in altitude.