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Which of the following best explains why cooking takes longer at high altitudes?

A Atmospheric pressure is lower, so water boils at a lower temperature

B Air is colder, so stoves heat water more slowly

C Air contains less oxygen, so burners produce less heat

D Humidity is higher, so heat transfer is reduced

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