On a particular day, Denali had a temperature of -23°C at its peak and 13°C at its base. What could be the reason for this temperature difference?
A.
Temperature increases with an increase in altitude.
B.
Temperature decreases with an increase in altitude.
C.
The base is close to the Gulf of Alaska.
D.
The mountain receives lake-effect snow.
B.) Temperature decreases with an increase in altitude.
As you climb a mountain, you can expect the air temperature to decrease by 6.5 degrees C for every 1000 meters you gain. This is called the standard average lapse rate.
