A scuba diver experiences ________ as she descends into the ocean water.
A) decrease of 1 atm for each 20 m of depth
B) decrease of 1 atm for each 10 m of depth
C) increase of 1 atm for each 20 m of depth
D) increase of 1 atm for each 10 m of depth
E) no difference in pressure

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As a scuba diver descends into the ocean, the pressure increases by approximately 1 atmosphere (atm) for every 10 meters of depth due to the weight of the water above.

A Scuba Diver Experiences ________ as She Descends into the Ocean