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‘Altitude sickness’ is caused at high altitude due to

high partial pressure of oxygen
low partial pressure of oxygen
low level of haemoglobin
high partial pressure of carbon dioxide

Correct Answer: low partial pressure of oxygen

Explanation:

Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation.

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