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In the troposphere, what happens to the temperature as altitude increases?
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Temperature decreases with increasing altitude.
B
Temperature remains constant with increasing altitude.
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Temperature fluctuates randomly with increasing altitude.
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Temperature increases with increasing altitude.
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Understand the structure of Earth's atmosphere: The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere, where weather occurs and where most of the atmospheric mass is concentrated.
Recall the relationship between altitude and temperature in the troposphere: As altitude increases, the air pressure decreases, leading to a decrease in temperature due to the expansion and cooling of air.
Consider the physical process: The decrease in temperature with altitude is primarily due to the adiabatic cooling of air as it rises and expands in lower pressure conditions.
Eliminate incorrect options: Temperature does not remain constant, fluctuate randomly, or increase with altitude in the troposphere. These options contradict the established scientific understanding of atmospheric behavior.
Select the correct answer: Based on the explanation, the correct answer is 'Temperature decreases with increasing altitude.'
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