Technician A says atmospheric pressure decreases as altitude increases. Technician B says atmospheric pressure increases as altitude increases. Who is correct?
A) Technician A
B) Technician B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Technician A is correct. As altitude increases, there is less air above to exert pressure, so atmospheric pressure decreases.

Technician a Says Atmospheric Pressure Decreases as Altitude Increases