Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

Published by Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10: 0321909100
ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 14 - Think and Explain - Page 279-281: 64

Answer

Drinking through a straw is slightly more difficult on top of a mountain.

Work Step by Step

The lower atmospheric pressure there is less effective at pushing soda up the straw. This is discussed on page 268, Figure 14.8.
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