Question

factor increases as a result of increasing altitude?

Answer 1

The factor that increase in space between molecules.

As we go high rarefaction of air increase and hence space between air increases .

Answer 2

Note: The correct question must be provided with following options-

Which factor increases as a result of increasing altitude?

a) air pressure

b) air density

c) height of sea level

d) space between gas molecules

Explanation for correct option

d:

1. Most people define altitude as the height above sea level. It is a measurement of vertical distance.
2. Because gravity is weaker at higher altitudes, air density decreases.
3. As a result, air molecules become more distant, and the space between them expands.

Thus, space between gas molecules increases as a result of increasing altitude.

Explanation for incorrect options

a:

At high altitudes, pressure is low due to less air pressing down from above.

Thus, option a is incorrect.

b:

Air density, like air pressure, decreases as altitude increases.

c:

• Altitude is the height above the sea level.
• Other than that, there is no effect of increasing altitude on height of sea level.

Thus, option c is also incorrect.

Hence, option d is correct.

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