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8 December, 11:06

Thomas is climbing Mt. Everest. What happens as he climbs farther up the mountain?

A.

The air pressure increases.

B.

The air pressure decreases.

C.

The air pressure remains constant, regardless of the elevation.

D.

The air pressure either increases and decreases, depending on his activity level.

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  1. 8 December, 11:15
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    B. the air pressure decreases

    Explanation:

    As elevation increases, there is less overlying atmospheric pressure mass, so that atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing elevaton.
  2. 8 December, 11:33
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    B: The air pressure decreases

    Explanation:

    Pressure at any given height in the atmosphere is the total weight of the air above a unit area at any height.

    Increase in elevation leads to decrease or lesser air molecules above a given surface than a similar surface at lower levels.
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