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En relación con la presión atmosférica, señale la afirmación CORRECTA:Regarding atmospheric pressure, mark the CORRECT statement:
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Correct answer: c) It is greatest at sea level.
Why it is correct
Atmospheric pressure is the weight of the column of air above us. It is therefore greatest at sea level and decreases as altitude increases.
Why the others are not
- a) With altitude there is less air above and pressure decreases.
- b) Underwater it is hydrostatic pressure that increases.
- d) Submerging in water concerns hydrostatic pressure.
How to work it out in the exam
- Atmospheric pressure: maximum at sea level, drops with height.
Where this question comes from
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 1 · question 34 Official paper · Official answer key
- Ministerio de Transportes (Madrid) · 2022 · Convocatoria de junio · PER Test 3 · question 36 Official paper · Official answer key
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