225k views
5 votes
The more the altitude increases in Earth's atmosphere how does the amount of oxygen and air pressure change?​

1 Answer

0 votes

Answer:The percentage of oxygen in the air is essentially the same as at sea level (21%). However, the air pressure is 30% lower at the higher altitude

Explanation:The percentage of oxygen in the air at two miles (3.2 km.) is essentially the same as at sea level (21%). However, the air pressure is 30% lower at the higher altitude due to the fact that the atmosphere is less dense--that is, the air molecules are farther apart.

User KFYatek
by
3.3k points