Water in an open container boils at a lower temperature when heated at the top of a mountain than at sea-level because at the top of a mountain the
A
relative humidity is higher than at sea-level
B
rays of the sun adds more heat to the water
C
temperature is lower than that at sea-level
D
pressure is lower than that at sea-level
E
pressure is more than that at sea-level
Verified Correct Answer: D.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
Refer to Elementary physics, pressure reduces with height.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #23910)