Atmospheric Pressure

Front

Does atmospheric pressure increase as you move towards lower elevations and decrease as you move into higher elevations?

Back

True

Front

Why do you lose your breath easier when climbing a high mountain?

Back

The air pressure decreases.

Front

Where is air pressure the greatest?

Back

Sea level

Front

What happens to air pressure as you move upward into the atmosphere?

Back

decreases

Front

Where is air pressure greater?

Back

At the bottom of the mountain.