The pressure exerted by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area:

Atmospheric Pressure

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Hydraulic Pressure

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Absolute pressure

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Hydrostatic pressure

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Solution

The correct option is A Atmospheric Pressure
Pressure caused by the weight of a column of air pushing down on an area is atmospheric pressure. As we move up in altitude the weight of the column reduces and hence the atmospheric pressure also reduces.

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