If you were to boil a kettle of water while at high altitude,which of the following would be true?

A) water would boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B) water would boil at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit
C) water would boil at a higher temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit

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mallory harbin · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  At high altitudes, atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level. Since boiling point depends on the pressure, water boils at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) when the altitude increases.

If you were to boil a kettle of water while at high altitude,which of the following would be true?

A) water would boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B) water would boil at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit
C) water would boil at a higher temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit

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If you were to boil a kettle of water while at high altitude,which of the following would be true?A) water would boil at 212 degrees FahrenheitB) water would boil at a lower temperature than 212 degrees FahrenheitC) water would boil at a higher temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit

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If you were to boil a kettle of water while at high altitude,which of the following would be true?

A) water would boil at 212 degrees Fahrenheit
B) water would boil at a lower temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit
C) water would boil at a higher temperature than 212 degrees Fahrenheit