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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere

Question 139920 • PARTA - EOP: PGCPS BIOGEOCHEM CR (FALL2026) - 798113

Which image shows the place where the pressure and density of the atmosphere would be lowest?

Answer
A
[Image: Waves at a beach with palm trees....]
B
[Image: Mountains covered with snow....]
C
[Image: A desert....]

Explanation

Atmospheric pressure and density decrease as altitude increases because there is less air above to press down. The snow-covered mountains are the highest location shown, so they have the lowest pressure and density. The beach and desert are generally much closer to sea level.

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