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Why do mountaineers become breathless as they reach high altitudes

Why do mountaineers become breathless as they reach high altitudes
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Why do mountaineers become breathless as they reach high altitudes

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because as you rise the pressure increases and the air gets compressed making the oxygen to decrease and go down

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There aren't enough oxygen molecules in the air are higher altitudes
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