Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

As altitude increases pressure increases

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude because there is less air above to exert weight. At higher altitudes, the air column is shorter and less dense, resulting in lower pressure. This is why breathing becomes difficult at high altitudes like mountaintops.

AI explanation

To answer this question, we need to understand the relationship between altitude and pressure.

Option A) True - This option is incorrect. As altitude increases, the pressure decreases. This is because the atmosphere becomes less dense at higher altitudes, meaning there are fewer air molecules above to exert pressure.

Option B) False - This option is correct. As stated above, as altitude increases, the pressure decreases. Therefore, the statement "as altitude increases pressure increases" is false.

The correct answer is B) False.

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