Why do pilots need a greater angle of attack at high altitude?

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Homework Statement



"When a jet plane is cruising at high altitude, the flight attendants have more of a hill to climb as they walk forward along the aisle when the plane is cruising at low altitude. Why does the pilot have to fly with a great angle of attack at high altitude than at low altitude?"

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Something to do with pressure?
 
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