Question
Why is it harder to breathe when climbing up a high mountain?(1 point)
Responses
The air pressure increases.
The air pressure increases.
The air is thinner.
The air is thinner.
The air has more moisture.
The air has more moisture.
The air compresses the lungs.
Responses
The air pressure increases.
The air pressure increases.
The air is thinner.
The air is thinner.
The air has more moisture.
The air has more moisture.
The air compresses the lungs.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The air is thinner.**
As you climb higher in elevation, the air pressure decreases, which means there are fewer air molecules, resulting in "thinner" air. This makes it harder to get the oxygen your body needs, leading to difficulties in breathing.
As you climb higher in elevation, the air pressure decreases, which means there are fewer air molecules, resulting in "thinner" air. This makes it harder to get the oxygen your body needs, leading to difficulties in breathing.