How does air pressure change with elevation in the atmosphere? Why does air pressure change with elevation in the atmosphere?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Air pressure decreases with elevation in the atmosphere. This occurs because air pressure is caused by the weight of air molecules. With increases in atmosphere, there are fewer air molecules and therefore less weight.
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Evaluate how Indonesia benefits from economic success in nearby countries
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Four of the following are goals of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. Select the exception.
A. Restore the curving flow of the Kissimmee River. B. Build a series of massive dams to stop water from leaving the Everglades. C. Remove 400 kilometers of canals and levees south of Lake Okeechobee. D. Convert large areas of farmland to marsh. E. Create 18 large reservoirs and underground water storage areas.
Which of the following is not a method to curb greenhouse gas emissions in order to mitigate climate change effects?
A) Practicing agriculture techniques to help retain soil carbon B) Tree planting to sequester carbon in terrestrial ecosystems C) Protecting and restoring natural carbon reservoir ecosystems D) Supporting renewable energy sources E) Increasing dependence on fossil fuels