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Sonal Chauhan

When a Fortin barometer is taken to a high mountain, the mercury falls in the tube because atmospheric pressure becomes lower there. Reduced atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes causes the mercury column to drop in the barometer tube, indicating the ...

Sonal Chauhan

It is more difficult to breathe on mountains than on plains because as altitude increases, air pressure decreases, and the need for oxygen increases. Reduced air pressure at higher altitudes makes it harder for lungs to take in sufficient oxygen, ...