Question

What is the primary reason for decreasing temperature with increasing altitude?

• A. The density of the atmosphere decreases
• B. Ocean currents affect higher altitudes more
• C. The Coriolis force influences high-altitude temperatures
• D. Higher altitude areas receive less sunlight

Answer 1

Answer:

A. The density of the atmosphere decreases

• As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases, leading to lower air density and less heat retention, causing a drop in temperature.