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GCE Geography 1989 Question 24

Question 24

Weather

Air pressure at sea levels is higher than at the top of mountain because the air at sea level

  1. A.originates from the sea
  2. B.has a greater weight
  3. C.consists of a lesser mixture of gases
  4. D.has a lesser weight
  5. E.consists of a greater mixture of gases.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (has a greater weight)

Explanation

At sea level there is a thicker column of air above, so it presses with greater weight.