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The decrease in the temperature is known as the ______. - Geography

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The decrease in the temperature is known as the ______.

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  • Normal temperature rate

  • Decreased temperature rate

  • Normal lapse rate

  • Decreased lapse rate

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Solution

The decrease in the temperature is known as the Normal lapse rate.

Explanation:

The normal lapse rate refers to the rate at which temperature decreases with an increase in altitude. On average, the temperature drops by 6.5°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation gain in the troposphere.

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Chapter 12: Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere - EXERCISES [Page 117]

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Morning Star Total Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 12 Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
EXERCISES | Q I. 16. | Page 117
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