If the air temperature at the Earth's surface (0 metres) is 16°C, what is the approximate air temperature at an altitude of 10,000 metres, assuming an average atmospheric lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1000 metres?
What will be an ideal response?
-49°C
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What will be an ideal response?
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A. salt B. helium C. air D. gold E. iron