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Variation of Atmospheric Pressure with Altitude.

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If the air pressure is below 76cm,we can say that air pressure has:

A

Fallen

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Increased

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Both

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All

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Solution

The correct option is D Fallen
If the barometric height is less than 76 cm,we can say that the air pressure has fallen,and if more than 76 cm ,we can say that air pressure has increased.

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