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Atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude because:
AGravity increases
BAir becomes denser
CThe column of air above decreases
DTemperature increases
✓ Correct Answer: C — The column of air above decreases
As we go higher, there is less air above us to exert pressure, and the air also becomes less dense.
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