How does temperature change as elevation increases in mountainous areas? (Temperature decreases by 3.5oF per 1,000 feet; Temperature drops by 1oF per 1,000 feet; temperatures increase by 3.5oF per 1,000 feet; temperature remains constant at all elevations)

Answer 1

In mountainous areas, temperature generally decreases with elevation. The typical lapse rate is about 3.5°F (or approximately 6.5°C) for every 1,000 feet of elevation gained. Therefore, the correct statement would be: Temperature decreases by 3.5°F per 1,000 feet.