Question

What happens to the temperature of air as we move upwards form sea-level?

• A. Temperature remains the same
• B. Temperature decreases
• C. Temperature increases
• D. Cannot say for sure

Answer 1

The correct option is B Temperature decreases

The Earth’s surface gets heat from the sun. As a result, the surface gets heated up. The air close to the surface starts becoming hot and later, one by one, different layers of air at higher elevation receive heat. Therefore, as we move upward from sea-level, the temperature of air decreases.