Question
A balloon carrying weather instruments is released at the Earth's surface and rises through the troposphere. As the balloon rises, what will the instruments generally indicate? a A decrease in both air temperature and air pressure
b An increase in both air temperature and air pressure
c A decrease in air temperature and an increase in air pressure
d An increase in air temperature and a decrease in air pressure
Answers
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As a balloon carrying weather instruments rises through the troposphere, it will generally indicate:
**A decrease in both air temperature and air pressure.**
So, the correct answer is: **a** - A decrease in both air temperature and air pressure.
In the troposphere, air temperature typically decreases with altitude, and air pressure also decreases as the balloon rises higher into the atmosphere.
**A decrease in both air temperature and air pressure.**
So, the correct answer is: **a** - A decrease in both air temperature and air pressure.
In the troposphere, air temperature typically decreases with altitude, and air pressure also decreases as the balloon rises higher into the atmosphere.