As we go higher into the atmosphere, the air becomes?
Correct answer: A. Thinner
- A. Thinner
- B. Denser
- C. Warmer
- D. Visible
Explanation
Air pressure and density decrease with altitude because there is less overlying air pressing down. This makes high-altitude air thinner, not denser or visibly different.
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