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

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In general, atmospheric pressure decreases with increasing altitude because there is less air pressing down from above. This is especially true in colder and drier conditions, where there is less moisture in the air to help support higher atmospheric pressure. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

At Night,when the Weather Is Extremely Cold and Dry