Which statement is true of the general relationship between air pressure/temperature and altitude?
A) For every 1000-foot gain in altitude Temperature decreases about 2 degrees Celsius
B) For every 1000-foot gain in altitude Temperature increases about 2 degrees Celsius
C) For every 1000-foot gain in altitude Air Pressure increases by 22hg per inch of mercury
D) For every 1000-foot loss in altitude Air Pressure decreases by 22hg per inch of mercury
E) None of these

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According to the standard atmosphere model, temperature decreases at a rate of approximately 2 degrees Celsius per 1000 feet of gain in altitude. This is known as the lapse rate.

Which Statement Is True of the General Relationship Between Air