The solid line indicates the 850 mb pressure level, and points A and B are at the same altitude.

-Which of the following describes the pressure at point A compared to the pressure at point B?

Question

The solid line indicates the 850 mb pressure level, and points A and B are at the same altitude.
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-Which of the following describes the pressure at point A compared to the pressure at point B?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pressure in a fluid increases with depth due to the weight of the fluid above. Therefore, if point A is deeper than point B, the pressure at point A will be higher than the pressure at point B.

The Solid Line Indicates the 850 Mb Pressure Level, and Points