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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Definitions:

Core-Mantle Boundary

The interface between the Earth's outer core and the mantle, characterized by a significant change in seismic wave velocities and an important zone for understanding the internal structure and dynamics of the Earth.

Atmospheric Pressure

Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of the air above that surface in the Earth's atmosphere.

Altitude

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level.

Ozone Content

The concentration of ozone molecules, typically referenced in the context of the Earth's stratosphere where the ozone layer protects life by absorbing harmful UV radiation.