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Q · World Climatemedium · 45s
How does altitude affect climate?
TopicWorld Climate
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Generally, as altitude increases, temperature decreases roughly 6.5°C per kilometer, leading to cooler climates at higher elevations.
Final Answer: Option A - Temperature decreases with altitude