A reduction in the force of gravity will cause the atmospheric pressure to:
a. shift. c. decrease.
b. increase. d. remain constant.
ANS: C
Atmospheric pressure is highest at sea level. An increase in altitude will cause atmospheric pres-sure to decrease, which leads to a decrease in the force of gravity.
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