Atmospheric pressure at sea level is ________.At elevations higher than sea level, atmospheric pressure is_________.
A) less than 1 atm; 1 atm
B) 1 atm; less than 1 atm
C) greater than 1 atm; 1 atm
D) 1 atm; greater than 1 atm
E) 1 atm; impossible to predict

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At sea level, atmospheric pressure is defined as 1 atmosphere (atm). As elevation increases, atmospheric pressure decreases because there is less air above exerting pressure.

Atmospheric Pressure at Sea Level Is ________