Practice Altitude Effect - 4.2 | Chapter 3 : Force and Pressure | ICSE Class 8 Physics
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Question 1

Easy

What happens to atmospheric pressure as altitude increases?

💡 Hint: Think about going up a mountain.

Question 2

Easy

Explain what altitude sickness is.

💡 Hint: Consider symptoms like dizziness or headaches.

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Question 1

What happens to atmospheric pressure as you ascend?

  • Increases
  • Decreases
  • Remains the same

💡 Hint: Think of what you feel when climbing.

Question 2

True or False: At the summit of Mount Everest, the atmospheric pressure is about 33% of sea-level pressure.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the extreme height.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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