Water boils at a lower temperature when heated at the top of a mountain than at sea-level because at the top of the mountain the

  • A saturation vapour pressure of water is higher than at sea-level
  • B sun adds more heat to the water
  • C temperature is lower than at sea- level
  • D relative humidity of the atmosphere is lower
  • E pressure of the atmosphere is lower

The correct answer is E. pressure of the atmosphere is lower

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