Atmospheric pressure is generally highest at:

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A Sea level
B Mount Everest
C A hilly region
D Same at all places

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Answer: A. Sea level

Atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of air above. The lower you are (closer to sea level), the more air is above you, resulting in higher pressure.

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Atmospheric pressure is generally highest at:

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