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Consider the following statements and identify the right ones.
I)Air pressure decreases when air descends.
ii) Air pressure at sea level is lower than at the mountain top.

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i only

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ii only

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Both

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D

None

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Solution

The correct option is D None
Air pressure increases when air descends and air pressure at sea level is more than at the mountain top, thus option D is correct.

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