At night,temperatures at high elevations decrease ________ than at lower elevations because ________.
A)more quickly the air is thinner and contains less heat energy
B)more quickly the air is thicker and radiates energy away more rapidly
C)less quickly the air is thinner and contains less heat energy
D)less quickly the air is thicker and radiates energy away more rapidly
E)more quickly they are closer to space

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At high elevations, the air is thinner which means there are fewer air molecules to trap and retain heat. As a result, temperatures decrease more quickly than at lower elevations where the air is denser and contains more heat energy.

At Night,temperatures at High Elevations Decrease ________ Than at Lower