Multiple Choice
Atmospheric pressure is caused by __________.
A) the weight overlying air molecules pushing down from higher in the atmosphere
B) the increasing size of air molecules lower in the atmosphere
C) interactions between air molecules and the Earth's magnetic field
D) the solar wind pushing on the atmosphere
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