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Exploring High Altitude: Science behind Cold and Thin Air at 20,000 Feet

The High Altitude Mountains GT6 Project aims to leverage the scientific method to explore the unique conditions found at extreme elevations. After Mr. Rosato's challenging climbs over 20,000 feet in the Andes, he experienced frigid temperatures and low air pressure, requiring frequent breaks. This project will investigate two key questions: Why is there less air to breathe on high peaks, and why are summit temperatures so low? Participants will create an educational poster or diorama that illustrates the scientific principles explaining these phenomena.

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Exploring High Altitude: Science behind Cold and Thin Air at 20,000 Feet

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  1. High Altitude Mountains GT6 Project

  2. Objective: • Use the scientific method to answer a real question about the world around us. • Observation: • Mr. Rosato climbed several mountains that were in excess of 20,000 feet in the Andes range of South America. He said that it was extremely cold and there was not much air to breathe. He had to take a rest between every 2 steps near the summit.

  3. High Altitude Camp & Summit Push

  4. Climbing at 20,000’

  5. Above the Clouds: Cirrostratus

  6. Standing on the World’s Tallest Volcano: Mt. Cotapaxi

  7. Skiing at 20,000’

  8. Mountain Mini Project • Questions: • Why is there less air to breathe on top of a high mountain; • Why is it so cold at the summit? • Relate the two questions • Project: • Make a poster or diorama that explains the science of high altitudes

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