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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