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The easiest way to describe it is this: at sea level 100 units of air will contain 21 units of oxygen. As you go higher there is less oxygen per unit of air so 100 units of air on Everest may only contain 15 units of oxygen (these aren't accurate figures). The body needs oxygen to respire:
C6H12O6 (aq) + 6O2 (g) → 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O + 36( to 38) ATP
Respiration is the oxidation of glucose to produce energy- ATP. Therefore up higher the body will need to breath more to get the same amount of oxygen inside of the body so it can then respire and produce energy.
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∙ 15y agoIn simple terms, there is less oxygen in the air the higher you climb. Plus, climbing in general exherts your body, due to the excercise, causing a higher demand for oxygen in your body.
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∙ 13y agobecause of the high altitude, the higher you go, the less oxygyn. Above 8,000 meters is the Death Zone and the air there is 1/3 as 'thick' as it is at sea level.
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∙ 14y agoBecause of a lack of oxygen the higher you go into the atmosphere. at a certain point there is not enough air at all and breathing equipment is needed.
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Broad mountain flat top?
broard moutain with flat tops
Is erosion that wears away mountain tops constructive?
No. Erosion is a destructive force.
What is significant of limestone on the tops of mountain?
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What happens to mountains when the top is eroded away?
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When was Runner of the Mountain Tops created?
Runner of the Mountain Tops was created in 1939.
Do snakes inhabit mountain tops?
No,
Which place has the least floodings?
Mountain tops.
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By removing mountain tops to get to ore such as coal, the commons (the environment or people living near by) are damaged by the one (a company).
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get
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mountain tops but I'm not completely sure
What tops are short stacks band selling at there concert?
tops da what else stupid Save
Broad mountain flat top?
broard moutain with flat tops
What kind of biomes are found at the tops of the high mountain?
alpine biomes
Is everywhere along the equator warm?
No. There are mountain tops on the equator that are not warm.
What causes mountain tops to be pointed or smooth?
Usually erosion by the wind.
What goes good with short tops?
Baggy trousers.
