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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumExplaining a lower boiling point

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - At sea level, water boils at 100°C. - At the top of Mount Everest, water boils at about 70°C. - Air pressure is much lower on Everest than at sea level. - Lower air pressure lowers the boiling point of water. The student wants to explain why water boils at a lower temperature on Everest.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Because air pressure is much lower on Everest, water there boils at about 70°C instead of 100°C.Correct
  2. B. At sea level, water boils at 100°C.
  3. C. Water boils at about 70°C on Everest.
  4. D. Mount Everest is very high.

Answer: A. Because air pressure is much lower on Everest, water there boils at about 70°C instead of 100°C.

Cause and effect together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. At sea level, water boils at 100°C.
Sea level only, no cause.
C. Water boils at about 70°C on Everest.
The effect without the cause.
D. Mount Everest is very high.
Not in the notes, and no explanation.

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