On the AVERAGE,for every 1 km increase in altitude in the troposphere,the air temperature ________.
A)drops about 6.5°C
B)rises about 6.5°C
C)remains constant
D)rises only during the day

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This is known as the environmental lapse rate, and on average, the temperature decreases by 6.5°C for every 1 km increase in altitude in the troposphere.

On the AVERAGE,for Every 1 Km Increase in Altitude in the Troposphere,the