Why Do Your Ears Sometimes Pop When You Go Up

question 60

Multiple Choice

Why do your ears sometimes pop when you go up in an airplane?

• A)There are fewer air molecules pushing against the outer surface of your ear drum.
• B)There are more air molecules pushing against the outer surface of your ear drum.
• C)The atmospheric pressure is changing.
• D)You probably haven't removed your headphones.

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