If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level)is 40°C,what is the temperature at 2000 m if the normal lapse rate is 6.4°C/1000 m?
A)27.2°C
B)33.6°C
C)46.4°C
D)52.8°C
E)21.8°C

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The temperature decreases by 6.4°C for every 1000 meters in elevation according to the normal lapse rate. For 2000 meters, the decrease would be 2 * 6.4°C = 12.8°C. Subtracting this from the surface temperature of 40°C gives 40°C - 12.8°C = 27.2°C.

If the Temperature at the Surface of Earth (At Sea