During an 1804 balloon ascent to 7000 m altitude, J.L. Gay-Lussac passed out due to

A) insufficient oxygen in an environment of high barometric pressure
B) insufficient oxygen in an environment of low barometric pressure
C) extremely cold temperatures
D) extremely high winds


Answer: B

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