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The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as the:

A. Temperature slope

B. Lapse rate

C. Sounding

D. Thermocline

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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