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Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to the.

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Gravitational pull

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Revolution of earth

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Rotation of earth

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Uneven heating of earth

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Solution

The correct option is C Gravitational pull
The atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth and is about 14.7 psi.
Hence, option A is correct.

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