Boiling point of water gets lowered at high altitudes (e.g., hills), because ___________________?

Correct answer: B. Atmospheric pressure is low

  • A. Temperature is low
  • B. Atmospheric pressure is low
  • C. Atmospheric pressure is high
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Boiling occurs when a liquid's vapour pressure equals the surrounding pressure. At high altitude atmospheric pressure is lower, so water reaches this condition at a lower temperature.

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