Q57
Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to ________
A.
Gravitational pull of the earth
AnswerB.
Rotation of earth
C.
Revolution of earth
D.
Uneven heating of earth
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to gravitational pull of the earth. The air around you has weight, and it presses against everything it touches. That pressure is called atmospheric pressure, or air pressure.