Which of the Following Terms Refers to the Rate at Which

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following terms refers to the rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude?

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

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United States Bonds

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Money Supply

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Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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