Which of the following is false?
A) Air pressure decreases through the troposphere though increases in the stratosphere.
B) Air molecules exert air pressure through their motion,size,and number.
C) The atmosphere exerts an average force of 1 kg/cm2 at sea level.
D) Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude.
E) Over half of the total mass of the atmosphere lies below 5.5 km (3.14 mi) .
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