In troposphere (the weather domain), the temperature 't' at height 'h' above the spa level in metres is given by (where, temperature at sea level is 15°C and t is in °C ?

Correct answer: A. t = 15 - 0.0065h

  • A. t = 15 - 0.0065h
  • B. t = 15 + 0.0065h
  • C. t = 0.0035h -15
  • D. t = 15 - 0.0035h

Explanation

The standard tropospheric environmental lapse rate is about 0.0065°C per metre, so temperature decreases from 15°C as height increases: t = 15 - 0.0065h. The plus sign would incorrectly predict warming with altitude.

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