At higher altitudes (hill stations), atmospheric pressure is lower than at sea level. Since water boils when its vapor pressure equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure, water boils at a lower temperature at hill stations than at sea level (which is 100 degrees Celsius at standard pressure).
At hill station, the boiling point of water will be .
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At hill station, the boiling point of water will be _________.
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Held on 6 Oct 2022 · Verified 13 Jul 2026.
Options
- A
Same as at sea level
- B
More than that at sea level
- C
Less than that at sea level
- D
Equal to the melting point of Ice
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