Some things take longer to cook at high altitudes than at low altitudes because .
A) water boils at a higher temperature at high altitude than at low altitude
B) water boils at a lower temperature at high altitude than at low altitude
C) there is a higher moisture content in the air at high altitude
D) heat isn't conducted as well in low density air
E) natural gas flames don't burn as hot at high altitudes

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Water boils at a lower temperature at high altitudes due to the lower atmospheric pressure. This means that foods will take longer to cook because they are not being cooked at the same temperature as they would be at lower altitudes.

Some Things Take Longer to Cook at High Altitudes Than