Why is atmospheric pressure greater at low elevations and less at higher elevations?

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Busilinks · Answer 1 · 2022-10-24T08:37:00+0000

Earth's gravity pulls air as close to the surface as possible. As altitude increases, the amount of gas molecules in the air decreases—the air becomes less dense than air nearer to sea level.

Why is atmospheric pressure greater at low elevations and less at higher elevations?

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