Water boils in the mountains at
A)a higher temperature than at sea level.
B)a lower temperature than at sea level.
C)the same temperature as at sea level.

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Water boils at a lower temperature in the mountains due to the decrease in atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes. At sea level, the atmospheric pressure is higher, which allows water to boil at a higher temperature.

Water Boils in the Mountains at