Which Statement About Atmospheric Pressure Is False

question 133

Multiple Choice

Which statement about atmospheric pressure is false?

• A) With an increase in altitude, atmospheric pressure increases as well.
• B) Atmospheric pressure prevents water in lakes, rivers, and oceans from boiling away.
• C) As air becomes thinner, its density decreases.
• D) The warmer the air, the lower the atmospheric pressure.
• E) Air actually has weight.

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