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La presión atmosférica:Atmospheric pressure:

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Correct answer: c) Decreases with height above sea level.

Why it is correct

Going up leaves less air above, so pressure falls. Under water it rises, but that is no longer atmospheric pressure.

Why the others are not

  • a) It decreases.
  • b) Not atmospheric.
  • d) Not atmospheric.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. Higher, lower pressure.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Weather visuals

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