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as altitude increases, what happens to air pressure? it fluctuates. it increases. it decreases. it stays the same.
Brief Explanations
Air pressure is the force exerted by the weight of air molecules. At higher altitudes, there are fewer air molecules above a given point. This means there is less weight of air pressing down, so air pressure decreases.
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It decreases.