alleryAtmospheric air pressure at ground level is caused by:
AWind speed
BSolar heat
CAir weight
DOcean salt
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Air weight
Atmospheric pressure results from the weight of air molecules pushing down on a surface.
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