How does atmospheric pressure vary with altitude-

The atmospheric pressure decreases as we move to a height because the amount of air which is above us decreases when we are at a height as compared to the sea l ...

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Standard X

Geography

Factors Affecting Air Movement

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How does the atmospheric pressure vary with altitude?

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The atmospheric pressure decreases as we move to a height because the amount of air that is above us decreases when we are at a height as compared to the sea level.

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