The Rate at Which Temperature Decreases with Increasing Altitude Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as the ____.

• A)temperature slope
• B)lapse rate
• C)sounding
• D)thermocline
• E)sudden temperature drop

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Definitions:

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