Which Statement About Atmospheric Pressure Is False

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement about atmospheric pressure is false?

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

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