Question

Jaime knew that altitude influenced the climate because he lived in the Rocky Mountains at a high altitude. Altitude is a more important factor in climate than latitude in mountainous areas. What relationship exists between altitude and other climate factors? A. An increase in altitude results in higher levels of precipitation. B. An increase in altitude results in an increase in air pressure. C. An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature. D. An increase in altitude results in a lessening of wind speed

Answer 1

C. An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature.

Step-by-step explanation:

The climate of an area is highly influenced by its altitude especially in mountain areas.

At higher altitudes or mountains, the air molecules above a given surface are fewer that decreases the air pressure in the area and decreases the temperature of the area as well. Because of fewer air molecules, gases absorb very little of the incoming solar radiation and cause decrease in temperature.

Hence, the correct answer is "C. An increase in altitude results in a decrease in temperature."