If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level) is 100°F, what is the temperature at 2000 feet if the normal lapse rate is 3.5°F/1000 feet?
A) 93°F
B) 96.5°F
C) 103.5°F
D) 107°F

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature decreases by 3.5°F for every 1000 feet of altitude. So, at 2000 feet, the temperature will be 100°F - (3.5°F/1000 feet * 2000 feet) = 93°F.

If the Temperature at the Surface of Earth (At Sea