Q676
The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as the:
A.
Temperature slope
B.
Lapse rate
AnswerC.
Sounding
D.
Thermocline
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The actual rate at which the temperature drops with altitude is called the environmental lapse rate. In the troposphere, the average environmental lapse rate is a drop of about 6.5 °C for every 1 km (1,000 meters) in increased height.