What happens to air pressure and the amount of oxygen as the altitude increases in Earth’s atmosphere?(1 point)

Responses

Air pressure increases, while the amount of oxygen decreases.
Air pressure increases, while the amount of oxygen decreases.

Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen increase.
Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen increase.

Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen decrease.
Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen decrease.

Air pressure decreases, while the amount of oxygen increases.

1 answer

As altitude increases in Earth's atmosphere, air pressure decreases, and the amount of oxygen available also decreases. Therefore, the correct response is:

Both air pressure and the amount of oxygen decrease.