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Does air pressure increase as you climb from land at sea level to the top of a mountain?
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∙ 11y ago
the air pressure decreases as you climb a mountain. it would be harder to breathe
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoNo. The air pressure decreases with altitude, as the molecules are not being pressed together as greatly. In simple terms, there is a "higher stack" of air molecules pushing down on you when you are closer to the surface. The pressure (and oxygen level) drops off dramatically by around 10,000 feet in altitude.
Gaelle Haddad
The air pressure will decrease because as you get higher in the air the air pressure decreases.
Hope this helps. 😊
Lenny Schumm
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∙ 16y agoatmospheric pressure decreases as one climbs a mountain
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∙ 12y agoWhen you climb towards the sky, the gravity decreases little by little.
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∙ 13y agoIt decreases exponentially.
For every metre you ascend, the pressure per square metre reduces by the weight of air per cubic metre at the height where you are.
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∙ 7y agoThe higher you climb... the lower the air pressure gets.
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∙ 13y agoit decreases
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it decreases
Gaelle Haddad
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When climbing a mountain with a barometer will the mercury level decrease or increase?
decrease
Air pressure decreases as?
Air pressure decreases as height is gained. There is less air pressure at the top of a high mountain, than at sea level.
Compare the air pressure at sea level with the air pressure on top of a mountain why are the two pressures different?
Air pressure can be modeled as column in that the lower the column regards the more of it pressing down upon you. Therefore, someone standing at sea level has a more air pressure pushing down on them then someone at high altitude (as in a mountain).
How is air in high mountains different from air at sea level?
the air on the top of the mountain is more thinner because there is less pressure compared to what is going on, on sea level
Why is the air at the top of a mountain hard to breathe?
The air pressure decreases, meaning that the partial pressure of oxygen is also lower. By 16,000 feet (5000 m), there is only about one-half the pressure as at sea level.
Why Does atmospheric pressure decreased as you climb a mountain?
The atmosphere is full of layers and when you are at ground level, you have a maximum amount of air above you, but when you climb the mountain, the amount of air decreases and thus the pressure Hope that was helpful!
On my sims agents for Wii how do you somplete the snowy mountain level?
just climb it
Why is high air pressure near earths surface?
Because there is more air (which has weight) above you if you are around sea level. If you fly up, or climb a mountain, there is less air above you, therefore less air pressure.
Why the air in the balloon increases when you are on a high altitude in aeroplane?
Actually the amount of air doesn't increase, the pressure outside the baloon decreases. When you fill a balloon at sea level, the air inside the balloon is at sea level pressure. When you climb in an airplane to 35,000 ft, the pressure outside the balloon decreases. Since the pressure is higher inside, it can push out more. This is also the same principal for when your ears pop when you climb and descend.
Where is the air pressure the greatest at sea level or on a mountain?
sea level
What is the difference in boiling pure water on a mountain top and at sea level?
The boiling point of water at sea level is 100 degrees centigrade. but the boiling point of water at a mountain top will depend on the atmospheric pressure of the air around that mountain top area at the time . if u were to measure the air pressure as u climb a mountain u would notice a change ; a reduction in air pressure . hence as you approach the top of the mountain the air pressure would have been seen to reduce to a much lowe rvalue that that at sea level height . i think it can be as low as 70 degrees centigrade at some mountain tops. in comparison if u had an enclosed metal vessel and made the pressure inside that increase to a very high value, the water would now boil at a much greater temperature , 250 degrees ? maybe .
Where is there more air pressure sea level or at the top of a mountain?
At sea level
Where is air pressure the highest sea level or atop a mountain?
Sea level
Is atmospheric pressure higher on a mountain or sea level?
The answer is sea level. Because atmospheric pressure decreases when altitude increases
Why do we get altitude sickness?
Altitude sickness occurs when people increase altitude too quickly. What is the cause of altitude sickness? Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lower oxygen levels at high altitudes. The faster you climb to a high altitude, the more likely you will get acute mountain sickness. You are at higher risk for acute mountain sickness if: You live at or near sea level and travel to a high altitude. Oct 16, 2017
When climbing a mountain with a barometer will the mercury level decrease or increase?
decrease
What is the air pressure on Mt Kosciusko?
Not much different than sea level but a cool thing to do, next time you climb the mountain put a big packet of chips in your pack and then take it out on the summit. The packet of chips will then be huge and can even explode because of the pressure change.
