Social Sciences, asked by shraddha842938, 9 months ago

why is the air pressure highest at sea level?

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Answered by surya5299

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Most gas molecules in the atmosphere are pulled close to Earth's surface by gravity, so gas particles are denser near the surface. ... With greater depth of the atmosphere, more air is pressing down from above. Therefore, air pressure is greatest at sea level and falls with increasing altitude.

Answered by dhirajpatil30981

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Most gas molecules in the atmosphere are pulled close to Earth's surface by gravity, so gas particles are denser near the surface. ... With greater depth of the atmosphere, more air is pressing down from above. Therefore, air pressure is greatest at sea level and falls with increasing altitude

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