Practice - Altitude Effect
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Practice Questions
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What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?
💡 Hint: Think about going up a mountain.
Explain what altitude sickness is.
💡 Hint: Consider symptoms like dizziness or headaches.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What happens to atmospheric pressure as you ascend?
💡 Hint: Think of what you feel when climbing.
True or False: At the summit of Mount Everest, the atmospheric pressure is about 33% of sea-level pressure.
💡 Hint: Consider the extreme height.
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Challenge Problems
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Calculate the atmospheric pressure at an altitude of 1500 meters. Starting pressure is 101.3 kPa.
💡 Hint: Convert the height into the pressure drop using the rate provided.
If an athlete fails to acclimatize before a competition at high altitude, what could be the consequences? Explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the impact on breathing and energy.
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