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Biology Organisms and Populations Organism and its Enviornment Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

With the increase in altitude of a place __________

A
Atmospheric pressure decreases or
B
Atmospheric pressure increases
C
Atmospheric pressure remain constant
D
Either

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As you move to higher altitudes, the density of the air decreases because there is less air "piling up" above you, leading to a drop in atmospheric pressure. This is the primary cause of the low oxygen availability that leads to altitude sickness.

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