Which of the following pairs has the largest differences in air pressure between the two?
A)The ground floor of a house on the beach in Miami and the fifth floor of an apartment complex on the beach in Boston
B)The ground floor of a New York City skyscraper and the top floor of the same skyscraper
C)The ground floor of a house on the beach in New Jersey and the ground floor of a house on the beach in Seattle
D)The fifth level of a business in Denver and the condominium on the sixth level
E)A ground-level public park in Phoenix and the fourth level of a neighboring public utility office

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The largest differences in air pressure between two points occur with significant changes in altitude. The difference between the ground floor and the top floor of a skyscraper in New York City represents a substantial change in altitude, leading to a noticeable difference in air pressure. Other options involve either minimal altitude changes or differences in geographic location without significant altitude variation.

Which of the Following Pairs Has the Largest Differences in Air