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Why are cities in the mountains colder than cities at lower elevations?

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As altitude rises, air pressure drops

Step-by-step explanation:

Thin air exerts less pressure than air at a lower altitude. High-altitude locations are usually much colder than areas closer to sea level. This is due to the low air pressure.

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