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Atmospheric Circulation and Weather Systems
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Why does pressure decrease with altitude?

Answer

This is because of difference in the compressibility of the air. The lowest layer of the air is more compressed and exerts high pressure. In contrasts, the higher layer is less compressed and exerts low pressure.

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