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NYS Earth Science Regents Review Practice - Climate - Question 01 |
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Written by The Earth Science Wizard
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Monday, 16 November 2009 15:08 |
1. Which graph best shows the general effect that differences in elevation above sea level have on the average annual temperature?
Correct Answer: Option B
"Standard atmosphere" the temperature does decrease by 6.5 C. / 1000 ft. At about 10,800 ft the temperature of this "standard atmosphere" is a constant -55 C. As the elevation of any region increases above sea level, the temperature decreases. This phenomenon is accurately represented by the graph in option B.
Hence, options A, C and D are incorrect.
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