Question
Why is it harder to breathe when climbing up a high mountain?(1 point)
Responses
The air is thinner.
The air is thinner.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air pressure increases.
The air pressure increases.
The air has more moisture.
Responses
The air is thinner.
The air is thinner.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air pressure increases.
The air pressure increases.
The air has more moisture.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is: **The air is thinner.**
When climbing to high altitudes, the concentration of oxygen decreases because the air is less dense, making it harder to breathe.
When climbing to high altitudes, the concentration of oxygen decreases because the air is less dense, making it harder to breathe.