Why does water boil at a lower temperature at high altitudes?
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At higher altitudes, air pressure is lower. ... When atmospheric pressure is lower, such as at a higher altitude, it takes less energy to bring water to the boiling point. Less energy means less heat, which means water will boil at a lower temperature at a higher altitude.
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