everyday science MCQ #1177

At high altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases because:

everyday science MCQ #1177

  1. Question 1

    Q1. At high altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases because:

    • A) The atmospheric pressure is low
    • B) The temperature is low
    • C) The atmospheric pressure is high
    • D) The water is cold

    Answer: The atmospheric pressure is low

    Explanation: At high altitudes, atmospheric pressure is lower, reducing the pressure on water's surface; since boiling occurs when vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure, water boils at a lower temperature.