If the environmental lapse rate is 5$\degree$C per 1,000 m and the temperature at Earth's surface is 25$\degree$C, then the air temperature at 2,000 m above the ground is
A) 25$\degree$C.
B) 30$\degree$C.
C) 20$\degree$C.
D) 15$\degree$C.
E) 10$\degree$C.

Question

If the environmental lapse rate is 5$\degree$C per 1,000 m and the temperature at Earth's surface is 25$\degree$C, then the air temperature at 2,000 m above the ground is​
A) ​25$\degree$C.
B) ​30$\degree$C.
C) ​20$\degree$C.
D) ​15$\degree$C.
E) ​10$\degree$C.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature decreases by 5°C for every 1,000 m. At 2,000 m, the temperature decreases by 10°C (5°C x 2), so the temperature is 15°C.

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