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During the day, air near the mountain top gets heated up, which creates a ____ pressure region.

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low

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medium

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similar

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high

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Solution

The correct option is A low
During the day, air near the mountain top gets heated up, which creates a low pressure region. Down in the valley, the temperature is low, creating a high pressure region.

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