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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