Select the correct statement?

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ALocal atmospheric pressure is always below standard atmospheric pressure

BLocal atmospheric pressure depends upon elevation of locality only

CStandard atmospheric pressure is the mean local atmospheric pressure a* sea level

DGauge piessure is equal to atmospheric pressure plus instrument reading

EA barometer reads the difference be-tween local and standard atmospheric pressure

Correct answer

C. Standard atmospheric pressure is the mean local atmospheric pressure a* sea level

Explanation

The correct answer is Standard atmospheric pressure is the mean local atmospheric pressure a* sea level.

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