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OpenStudy (yuii):

The graph represents the atmospheric pressure in pounds per square inch as a function of altitude in mi above the sea level. Which statements accurately reflect this relationship?

OpenStudy (yuii):

Select each correct answer. A. The atmospheric pressure gets close to 14 pounds per square foot as the altitude continues to increase. B. As the altitude increases, the atmospheric pressure increases. C. The atmospheric pressure is lower at 15 miles above sea level than at 10 miles above sea level. D. As the altitude approaches sea level, the atmospheric pressure increases. E. The atmospheric pressure is 14 pounds per square inch at sea level.

OpenStudy (yuii):

OpenStudy (royalranger):

Think about it, what happens to the atmospheric pressure as the altitude is increased, and vice versa.

OpenStudy (yuii):

The air pressure decreases?

OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

... @Yuii Which ones do you think are right?

OpenStudy (yuii):

Well, there's multiple choices so... B, C, and D?

OpenStudy (irishboy123):

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OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

Hmm.. I agree with C & D but not B. What do you think about E?

OpenStudy (yuii):

I think E is a good choice too.

OpenStudy (irishboy123):

+1 !!

OpenStudy (yuii):

Thank you both.

OpenStudy (sunnnystrong):

NP Anytime :D

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