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When you say the air is thinner at altitude what do you really mean?
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∙ 16y ago
You really mean that there are less oxygen and other gas particles in the same space then when you are lower. This happens because the higher you are, the less air you have on top of you, therefore the weight (pressure) is lower and the gas is compressed less, which is why it occupies more space.
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Is Denver considered a high altitude breathing problem area?
yes, the higher the altitude the thinner the air, thus the less oxygen in the air.
How does air pressure change with altitude in the atmosphere?
air grows thinner so it gives less pressure on the earth's surface
What generally happens to the altitude is increased?
air gets thinner > harder to breathe
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 would it be harder to play basketball in denver than in portland?
the altitude. At higher altitude it is harder to breather because the air is thinner.
Why does plane not fly at low altitude Why do they usually fly at high altitude?
Better fuel economy. The air is thinner at higher altitudes.
Why does air temperature decrease with altitude?
because as we go up wards from the surface of the earth,air becomes thinner.
Why is the air thinner as you increase your altitude?
Air is compressed (squeezed) by the air above it (due to gravity), the higher you go, the less air there is above you.
How does air pressure change altitude in the atmosphere?
air grows thinner so it gives less pressure on the earth's surface
What happens to air temperature as you go up mountain?
It decreases because as you move up in altitude the air becomes thinner making it colder.
Why is there less drag on a car driving on a high mountain road than on a road at sea level?
There is less drag at altitude than at sea level. The air is thinner at altitude.
How does higher altitude affect golf club yardage?
As at higher altitudes the density of air decreases, which means that air is thinner. As a result golf ball travels farther at a higher altitude because of decreased drag on the ball.
