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Why is there more air pressure at sea level than on top of a mountain?

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The higher the altitude, the lower the air pressure. The lower the altitude, the greater the air pressure.

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The depth (distance from top to bottom) of the atmosphere is greatest at sea level and decreases at higher altitudes. With greater depth of the atmosphere, more air is pressing down from above. Therefore, air pressure is greatest at sea level and falls with increasing altitude.

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