Complete question is;
In mountaineering, in general, the higher you go, the colder it gets. This formula shows how the heights and temperatures are related.
Temperature drop (°C) = height increase(m)/200
A) If the temperature at a height of 500 m is 23°C, what will it be when you climb to 1300 m
B) How far would you need to climb to experience a temperature drop of 5°C
Answer:
A) 19°C
B) 1500 m
Explanation:
A) We are told that the temperature is at a height of 500 m is 23°C, now we want to find the temperature when height increases to 1300 m.
Thus, it means;
Height increase = 1300 - 500 = 800 m
Thus, from the formula;
Temperature drop (°C) = height increase(m)/200, we have;
Temperature drop (°C) = 800/200 = 4°C
Now,since Initial temperature was 23°C, thus temperature at this increased height ; 23°C - 4°C = 19°C
B) for a temperature drop of 5°C, we have;
5°C = height increase(m)/200
Height increase = 200 × 5
Height increase = 1000 m
Thus, you will need to climb; 500 + 1000 = 1500 m