Which of the following statements is true regarding the relationship between air pressure and altitude?
A)As one moves lower in the atmosphere,pressure decreases,and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface,pressure decreases.
B)As one moves up in the atmosphere,pressure increases,and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface,pressure increases.
C)As one moves lower in the atmosphere,pressure decreases,and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface,pressure increases.
D)As one moves up in the atmosphere,pressure decreases,and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface,pressure increases.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

As one moves up in the atmosphere, the amount of air above decreases and the weight of the air decreases. This results in a decrease in air pressure. Conversely, as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, the amount of air above increases and the weight of the air increases, resulting in an increase in air pressure. Therefore, option D is correct- As one moves up in the atmosphere, pressure decreases, and as one moves closer to the Earth's surface, pressure increases.

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