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WAEC Geography 2012 Question 30

Question 30

Weather

The environmental lapse rate is a decrease of temperature by

  1. A.6.5 °C for every 1,000 metres of ascent.
  2. B.6.5 °F for every 1,000 metres of ascent.
  3. C.6.5 °F for every 1,000 metres of descent.
  4. D.6.5 °C for every 1,000 metres of descent.
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Answer: A (6.5 °C for every 1,000 metres of ascent.)

Explanation

Temperature falls by about 6.5°C for every 1,000 m rise in height.