Question

John has a barometer for measuring atmospheric pressure as he climbs Mt. Everest. The higher he get the higher the pressure reading. Is this a result he should except? A : Yes atmospheric pressure and height are related. B : No , there is no pressure from air on Mt. Everest. C : No atmospheric decrease with height. D : Yes , pressure increase with height and elevation.

Answer 1

The answer to this question is C. No, atmospheric decrease with height. Atmospheric Pressure is high on high pressure areas and low on low pressure areas however if you are elevating, as what is John is doing by climbing Mt. Everest, He will experience low atmosphere weight which will show lower atmospheric pressure.