Geography · Climatology
Identify the correct statements about atmospheric pressure: (A) The pressure exerted by the atmosphere at sea level is exactly 1004 grams per cm². (B) The rate and direction of change in air pressure per unit distance is termed as Barometric Slope / pressure gradient. (C) The spacing between isobars on a map denotes the intensity of the pressure gradient. (D) The atmospheric pressure increases with height in the troposphere due to a decrease in temperature. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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(B) and (C) only
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