Hello! Anyone able to explain what is atmospheric pressure and also the example given(Drinking straws)? Thank you!

Answer:
Atmospheric pressure always decreases with increasing height.
Explanation:
A drinking straw is used by creating a suction with your mouth. Actually this causes a decrease in air pressure on the inside of the straw. Since the atmospheric pressure is greater on the outside of the straw, liquid is forced into and up the straw.