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What is the normal rate of decrease of temperature in troposphere with increase in height?
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6.5°C / 1000 m
Troposphere Temperature Decrease with Height
The temperature in the Earth's troposphere generally decreases as altitude increases. This phenomenon is known as the atmospheric lapse rate.
Standard Tropospheric Lapse Rate
The standard rate of temperature decrease in the troposphere is approximately 6.5°C per 1000 meters of altitude gained. This value represents an average and can vary based on factors like latitude, season, and specific weather conditions.
Mathematically, this rate can be expressed as:
Rate = −6.5°C / 1000 m
The negative sign indicates a decrease in temperature with an increase in height.
Exam Focus
- The question asks for the normal rate of temperature decrease in the troposphere.
- This rate is a fundamental concept in atmospheric science and meteorology.
- The standard value is 6.5°C per 1000 meters.
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