How does the atmospheric pressure vary as we go above the surface of Earth?

It increases

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It decreases

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It remains constant

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It first increases and then decreases

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Solution

The correct option is B It decreases
As we go above the surface of Earth, the weight of air above us decreases. As a result, the atmospheric pressure also decreases.

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