Multiple choice

Water boils at a lower temperature at a mountain than at the beach.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation

At higher altitudes like mountains, atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level. Since boiling occurs when vapor pressure equals atmospheric pressure, less thermal energy is required to reach this point, causing water to boil at a lower temperature.

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