Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of a decomposer in an ecosystem?
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Which term best describes an increase in temperature with an increase in altitude?
A
Adiabatic cooling
B
Lapse rate
C
Temperature inversion
D
Thermal stratification
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Understand the key terms in the question: 'adiabatic cooling,' 'lapse rate,' 'temperature inversion,' and 'thermal stratification.' Each term describes a specific atmospheric phenomenon related to temperature and altitude.
Review the concept of 'temperature inversion': This occurs when the temperature increases with altitude, contrary to the usual decrease in temperature with height in the troposphere. This phenomenon often traps cooler air below warmer air, leading to stable atmospheric conditions.
Contrast 'temperature inversion' with 'adiabatic cooling': Adiabatic cooling refers to the cooling of air as it rises and expands due to lower pressure at higher altitudes. This is the typical process in the atmosphere, not an increase in temperature with altitude.
Differentiate 'temperature inversion' from 'lapse rate': The lapse rate describes the rate at which temperature decreases with altitude under normal conditions. A temperature inversion is the opposite of this normal pattern.
Clarify 'thermal stratification': This term generally refers to the layering of water or air masses based on temperature differences, but it does not specifically describe an increase in temperature with altitude. Therefore, the correct term for the phenomenon described in the question is 'temperature inversion.'
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