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Structure and Composition of the Atmosphere

Question 2 • 2026-27 AL-Earth and Space Science

Air results from a column of air pushing on an area.

Answer
A
pressure
B
density
C
mass

Explanation

Air pushing on an area creates force per unit area, which is pressure. A column of air exerts this pressure because of its weight. Density describes how much mass is in a given volume, and mass is the amount of matter, so neither is the result described.

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