WAEC Geography 2023 Question 23

Question 23

Weather

What is the temperature around an aeroplane flying at an altitude of 4000 metres if the temperature on the earth surface is 40°C?

  1. A.12°C
  2. B.14°C
  3. C.26°C
  4. D.66°C
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (14°C)

Explanation

Temperature falls 6.5°C per 1,000 m: 4 × 6.5 = 26°C; 40 − 26 = 14°C.