Which Weather Element ALWAYS Decreases as We Climb Upward in the Atmosphere

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which weather element ALWAYS decreases as we climb upward in the atmosphere?

• A)Wind
• B)Temperature
• C)Pressure
• D)Moisture
• E)Dew point

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