11. What happens to atmospheric pressure as a person rises in altitude?

A. It's unaffected by changes in altitude.

OB. It decreases.

C. It changes based on the time of year.

D. It increases.

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Seamus

17 September, 00:06

11. What happens to atmospheric pressure as a person rises in altitude?

A. It's unaffected by changes in altitude.

OB. It decreases.

C. It changes based on the time of year.

D. It increases.

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Marilyn Weber · Answer 1

see explanation

Explanation:

Increase altitude = > decreasing pressure ... as matter of fact, the standard lapse rate is - 1.0 lbs/in² per 1000 feet. That is ...

at earth's surface = > P = 14.2 psi

at 1000ft = > P = 13.2 psi

at 2000ft = > P = 12.2 psi

at 5000 ft = > P = 9.2 psi and so on.

11. What happens to atmospheric pressure as a person rises in altitude?A. It's unaffected by changes in altitude.OB. It decreases.C. It changes based on the time of year.D. It increases.

11. What happens to atmospheric pressure as a person rises in altitude?

A. It's unaffected by changes in altitude.

OB. It decreases.

C. It changes based on the time of year.

D. It increases.