A person living in Shimla observed that cooker takes more time. The reason for this observation is that at high altitude `:`

Options

A. pressure increases
B. temperature increases
C. pressure decreases
D. temperature increases

Answer

C

Explanation

At high altitudes, pressure is low. Hence, boiling takes place at lower temperature and therefore, cooking takes more time. In pressure cooker, pressure is high and hence boiling point increases.