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Atmospheric Pressure and Wind
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What is the primary cause of atmospheric pressure?
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The weight of the air above
💡 Explanation:
Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of the air above a given point. As the altitude increases, the weight of the air above decreases, resulting in lower atmospheric pressure.