Weight of air exerted on a surface is called _____ pressure.

hemispheric

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lithospheric

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hydrospheric

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atmospheric

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Solution

The correct option is D atmospheric
The pressure exerted by the weight of air is called atmospheric pressure. It is measured in terms of weight per unit area.

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