A skydiver jumps from an airplane. As he nears the ground he opens his parachute to help slow him as he falls. How does a parachute help slow the skydivers fall? (1 point)

The parachute increases the weight of the skydiver

The parachute increases the skydiver's air resistance

The parachute weakens the force of gravity on the skydiver

The parachute decreases the mass of the skydiver

The correct answer is: The parachute increases the skydiver's air resistance.