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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

Correct answer is D

Refer to Elementary physics, pressure reduces with height.