Question

which of the following atmospheric measurements is not affected by where in the air column you measure the atmosphere?
o a. pressure of the atmosphere
o b. weight of the atmosphere
o c. density of the atmosphere
o d. mass of the atmosphere

Explanation:

Atmospheric pressure, density, and mass vary with altitude in the air - column. The weight of the atmosphere above a given point also changes with altitude. However, the concept of the weight of the entire atmosphere is a fixed value for the Earth's atmosphere and is not affected by the measurement point in the air - column.

Answer:

B. weight of the atmosphere