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As we go up in the atmosphere, ___________.

A

air pressure remains constant

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B

air pressure rises

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C

air pressure rises and falls haphazardly

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D

air pressure falls

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Solution

The correct option is D air pressure falls
Air pressure is the pressure exerted due to the weight of air above Earth. As we go up in the atmosphere, the air pressure reduces rapidly.

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