The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as the
A) temperature slope.
B) lapse rate.
C) sounding.
D) thermocline.

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The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as the lapse rate. It is typically around 6.5°C per 1000 meters in the troposphere. Choice A (temperature slope) is not a commonly used term in meteorology. Choice C (sounding) refers to a measurement of the vertical profile of temperature, humidity, and other atmospheric parameters using a radiosonde. Choice D (thermocline) refers to a layer in a body of water where the temperature changes rapidly with depth.

The Rate at Which Temperature Decreases with Increasing Altitude Is