The rate at which temperature decreases with increasing altitude is known as:

by

(A) Lapse rate
(B) Temperature slope
(C) Thermocline
(D) None of these

🧠 Explanation:

  • This term describes the change in temperature experienced as one moves higher in the atmosphere.
  • It typically refers to the rate at which air temperature drops with an increase in elevation.
  • This concept is important in meteorology and atmospheric sciences for understanding weather patterns and climate zones.
  • The correct term used for this rate of temperature decrease is called the lapse rate.