Question

Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) The atmospheric pressure at the top of a mountain would be less than that near the base of the mountain.
2) Deep-sea divers do not experience any change in atmospheric pressure when as they go deeper into the ocean.

• A. Both statements are true.
• B. Both statements are false.
• C. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
• D. Statement 2 is true and statement 1 is false.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.

The atmospheric pressure at the top of a mountain would be less than that near the base of the mountain. As deep-sea divers go deeper into the ocean, the atmospheric pressure increases.