Question

joe, a hiker, stands at the top of a hill on a trail above the ocean. joes friend dave is just starting out at the trailhead, which is at the beach. which statement about this scenario is accurate? the air joe is breathing is denser than the air at sea level. the air pressure is higher where joe is than where dave is. if joe keeps going up, air pressure will continue to decrease.

Explanation:

Air pressure decreases with increasing altitude. Joe is at a higher altitude than Dave at the beach. As altitude rises, air becomes less dense and air - pressure drops.

Answer:

If Joe keeps going up, air pressure will continue to decrease.