If the Temperature of the Troposphere Decreases with Increasing Altitude

question 23

Multiple Choice

If the temperature of the troposphere decreases with increasing altitude by about 6°C for every kilometer, then the temperature at the outermost edge of this layer is approximately __________ lower than at the Earth's surface.

• A) 0°C
• B) 6°C
• C) 60°C
• D) 360°C
• E) 600°C