When preparing for a climb, many climbers will measure the air pressure at the highest altitudes to which they

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When preparing for a climb, many climbers will measure the air pressure at the highest altitudes to which they

2006-09-06 07:16:26 · 2 answers · asked by cak 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Climbers measure the air pressure at their target elevation to determine whether they will need to carry oxygen tanks. The air gets thinner the higher you go, so it gets a lot harder to breathe. All you have to do is go from a city like Chicago to either Denver or Colorado Springs for a weekend to experience the difference. And Denver is only 5,280 feet above sea level (Colorado Springs is 8,200 feet above sea level), so imagine someone trying to climb a mountain that's over 15,000 feet up.

2006-09-06 07:21:21 · answer #1 · answered by sarge927 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

wtf are you asking?

2006-09-06 07:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by CHiNO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋