How does altitude affect air pressure and density? Check all that apply.

Air is less dense on a mountaintop than at sea level.

Air pressure is lower at low altitudes.

As you climb a mountain, air pressure increases.

More force pushes on the air at the bottom of an air column.

As you descend a mountain, air molecules are closer together.

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Yandel Mcclain

Biology

6 March, 09:40

How does altitude affect air pressure and density? Check all that apply.

Air is less dense on a mountaintop than at sea level.

Air pressure is lower at low altitudes.

As you climb a mountain, air pressure increases.

More force pushes on the air at the bottom of an air column.

As you descend a mountain, air molecules are closer together.

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Jameson Peck · Answer 1

air is less dense

Goonie · Answer 2

Air is less dense on a mountain top than at sea level.

More force pushes on the air at the bottom of an air column.

As you descend a mountain, air molecules are closer together.

Answer: Option A, D & E

Explanation:

Air pressure means the effect of gravitational force acting on the surface area. Density is the measurement on the arrangement of the molecules. Altitude is the height above sea level. Air pressure decrease with altitude.

The altitude always determines the air pressure and density. As we get above the sea level the air is less dense lacking Oxygen. At higher altitude the air molecules spread more. Due to earth's gravity the air is pushed towards the bottom of an air column.