What happens to temperature with increase in height on the Earth?

Temperature decreases with increase in height.

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Temperature increases with increase in height.

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Temperature remains the same with increase in height.

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The correct option is A Temperature decreases with increase in height.
Temperature decreases with elevation (height). That is why the highest parts of a mountain generally have the lowest temperature.

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