If the temperature at the surface of Earth (at sea level)is 40°C,what is the approximate temperature at 2000 m if the normal lapse rate is 6.4 C° • 1000 m-1?
A)27°C.
B)33.5°C.
C)46.5°C.
D)-21°C.

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The normal lapse rate is 6.4°C per 1000 meters. At 2000 meters, the temperature would decrease by 6.4°C * 2 = 12.8°C. Starting from 40°C at sea level, the temperature at 2000 meters would be 40°C - 12.8°C = 27.2°C, which is approximately 27°C.

If the Temperature at the Surface of Earth (At Sea