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Altitude sickness which includes nausea, fatigue and heart palpitations occurs due to

A

High atmospheric pressure at high altitudes

B

Low atmospheric pressure at high altitude

C

High mountain height and high temperature

D

Heavy snowfall at high altitude and low temperature

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