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Why is it when altitude increases temperature decreases

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Answer: The air temperature decreases.

Explanation: As you go higher in altitude above the earth there are fewer molecules to absorb the radiation from the sun.

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Answer:

this occurs as a result of decreasing air pressure with altitude.

as pressure decreases , air expands , and it cools as it does so.

Step-by-step explanation:

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