WONDER #1638: Why Does Water Boil Faster at Higher Altitude?

Question 1 of 3

At sea level, water boils at what temperature Fahrenheit?

1. 180
2. 200
3. 212
4. 360

Question 2 of 3

As altitude increases, the boiling point of water does what?

1. increases
2. decreases
3. stays the same
4. has no effect

Question 3 of 3

The boiling point of water is lower at higher altitudes because of a decrease in what?

1. air pressure
2. gravity
3. oxygen
4. nitrogen

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