If you were to travel vertically upward for one mile,
A)the pressure would be much higher than if you traveled horizontally for one mile
B)the pressure would be much lower than if you traveled horizontally for one mile
C)the pressure would be more or less the same as if you traveled horizontally for one mile
D)the pressure could either increase or decrease, depending on weather conditions

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Traveling vertically upward for one mile would take you higher into the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower due to the decrease in the weight of the air above you. Horizontal travel does not significantly change your altitude or the atmospheric pressure you experience.

If You Were to Travel Vertically Upward for One Mile