Using the environmental lapse rate of 3.5°F/1000 feet, if you have a surface temperature of 77.5°F at sea level and go hiking in the nearby mountains to an elevation of 3000 feet, what will the temperature be at that elevation?
A) 67°F
B) 60°F
C) 88°F
D) 0°F
E) 73.5°F
A) 67°F
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