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Yes, the air is thinner at higher altitudes, such as on a mountain. This is because atmospheric pressure decreases as elevation increases, resulting in fewer air molecules available at higher elevations. Consequently, the oxygen levels are also lower, which can make breathing more difficult for those not acclimated to high altitudes.
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Why do mountain climbers lost there breathing up to the mountain?
At high altitude the air is thinner because of the gravitational pull of the Earth that draws air molecules towards its centre. This making the air denser near the surface and thinner as altitude increases. The less dense the air is, the less oxygen the air contains.
Why does it get colder when you climb up a mountain and you're closer to the sun?
The air is thinner
Is there a difference in air as you go up the mountain?
yes, as you go farther up from the sea level, the air will become thinner.
Why is the air thinner at the top of a mountain?
The closer you are to the edge of the atmosphere, the denser air gets. That's why mountain climbers find it difficult to breathe, as there is less oxygen in the air up there.
Why do hikers put on thicker clothes when climbinga high mountain?
Thinner air at higher elevations, is colder.
Is it hot or cold on the top of a mountain?
it depends on how high up the mountain you are.the higher you get the colder it gets.
What is the difference between the air at the bottom of a mountain then the air at the top of a mountain?
From what I recall, the air at the bottom of a mountain is usually warmer, wetter, and more oxygenated. The air at the top gets less of these three depending on as high up as you go.
What kind of effect you face when high air pressure?
It's extremely hard to breath, because the air is thinner the higher you go up until, your space where there is no air.
Why would the top of a mountain have a low air pressure?
The higher you are in the atmosphere, the lower the air pressure. Seeing that the top of a mountain is quite high, the air pressure is low; the air is thinner. This is why you need oxygen tanks to reach the top of Mount Everest
What happens to air as you go up in the atmosphere?
The air gets thinner. That's why if you are climbing a mountain the trees are shorter as you get to the top because they don't have as much air as the lower atmosphere.
What happens to temperature when air passes over a mountain?
Wind is blowing air up over the mountain. Going from about 1,000 feet at the base to 7,000 feet at the top, the temperature changes as the air goes over the mountain.
How is climate affected high in the mountains?
Because the atmosphere and altitude make the wind from the sea going up the mountain cooler and then the atmosphere at the top of the mountain colder then when it come down it turn into hot air (leeward side)
