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Explain why it is easier to climb a mountain on a zigzag path rather than one straight up the side.
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Explain why it is easier to climb a mountain on a zigzag path rather than one straight up the side.

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Although a zig zag pattern going up a mountain means you walk further, the incline of the slope is a lot less so you don't have to work as hard.
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