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why is it that the air temperature decreases as the altitude increases?​

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There is less air in higher altitude thus, making the pressure higher. The air molecules spread out further resulting to the decrease of temperature

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As you increase in elevation, there is less air above you thus the pressure decreases. As the pressure decreases, air molecules spread out further (i.e. air expands) and the temperature decreases.

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