McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation
McKnight's Physical Geography: A Landscape Appreciation
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ISBN: 9780321820433
Author: Darrel Hess, Dennis G Tasa
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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To describe: The condition of the density of the atmosphere with the increase in the altitude.

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Answer to Problem 1LC

The density of the atmosphere increases with altitude.

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The density of the atmosphere is inversely proportional to the altitude. From the sea level, 98% of the atmosphere lies within the altitude of about 23 kilometers (16 miles). Also, the atmosphere extends downwards slightly into the empty spaces such as caves and crevices in rocks and soil. The atmosphere creates a sustainable life on the Earth’s surface.

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