Question

select the correct answer. why does temperature decrease with higher altitude? a. air is held strongly together by gravity, so there is less heat transfer. b. air density is lower, so there is less heat transfer. c. air density is higher, so there is less heat transfer. d. air pressure is higher, so there is less heat transfer.

Explanation:

As altitude increases, air density decreases. With lower - density air, there are fewer air molecules to transfer heat, resulting in a decrease in temperature.

Answer:

B. Air density is lower, so there is less heat transfer.