Description:
Water boils most quickly in Denver because it has the highest elevation among the three cities.
Explanation:
- The boiling point of water decreases as elevation increases because atmospheric pressure is lower at higher altitudes.
- Denver, Colorado (elevation ~5,280 feet) has lower atmospheric pressure, meaning water boils at a lower temperature (~203°F or 95°C).
- New York City (elevation ~33 feet) and Palm Springs, California (elevation ~479 feet) are much closer to sea level, where water boils at the standard 212°F (100°C).
Since water reaches its boiling point more quickly at a lower temperature, Denver is the correct answer.