At night,when the weather is extremely cold and dry,atmospheric pressure in the trophosphere
A)increases with increasing altitude.
B)remains constant with increasing altitude.
C)decreases with increasing altitude.
D)first increases,then decreases with increasing altitude.
E)stays the same,then drops suddenly.

Question

At night,when the weather is extremely cold and dry,atmospheric pressure in the trophosphere
A)increases with increasing altitude.
B)remains constant with increasing altitude.
C)​decreases with increasing altitude.
D)​first increases,then decreases with increasing altitude.
E)​stays the same,then drops suddenly.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

At night, the ground cools rapidly and the air in the lower atmosphere cools also. This cooler air is denser than warm air and creates a high-pressure area at the surface. As altitude increases, there will be less air above, and pressure will decrease accordingly. Therefore, the atmospheric pressure in the troposphere decreases with increasing altitude.

At Night,when the Weather Is Extremely Cold and Dry,atmospheric Pressure