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Question 1

Which statement explains why atmospheric pressure increases as you descend from a high mountain to sea level?

A

The number of air molecules in the atmosphere above you increases, which increases the weight of the air pushing down.

B

The density of the air decreases as you descend.

C

The temperature of the atmosphere decreases as you get closer to sea level.

D

The force of gravity decreases as you get closer to the center of the Earth.

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Pressure Questions

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33 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Physics Pressure. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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