Why is it harder to breathe when climbing up a high mountain?(1 point)
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The air pressure increases.
The air pressure increases.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air compresses the lungs.
The air is thinner.
The air is thinner.
The air has more moisture.
The air has more moisture.
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The correct response is: The air is thinner.
At higher altitudes, there is less oxygen in the air due to lower air pressure, making it harder for the lungs to take in enough oxygen. This can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing when climbing up a high mountain.