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This is and has a two part Answer. Within the Atmosphere, from Sea Level on Up, the Measured [and labelled] adiabatic lapse rate is six degree C loss for each kilometer of rise in altitude.

Above 10 kilometers there is not much left until we 'reach' Outer Space where the rate of Heat Loss is Very Much Accelerated !

Why: the first is that as air rises above sea level it will Expand and after it Expands it cools; the second is that near to Earth's surface we have clouds to act as a blanket - this is 'opposite' in Outer Space.

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Does the atmosphere get colder the higher up you go?

Yes, the temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude in the atmosphere. This is due to the fact that the atmosphere becomes less dense at higher altitudes, leading to a decrease in the amount of air molecules that can trap heat.


Is it true that if the higher you go in the troposphere the colder it gets?

Yes, generally speaking, temperature in the troposphere decreases with altitude. This is due to the decreasing density of air molecules in the atmosphere as you go higher, causing less heat to be retained.


Is it hot or cold in the atmosphere?

The temperature of the atmosphere varies by location, altitude, and time of day. Generally, the atmosphere gets colder as you go higher in altitude, with the average temperature around 59°F (15°C) at the Earth's surface. High in the atmosphere, temperatures can drop to below -100°F (-73°C) in the mesosphere.


How does the atmospheric pressure change?

Atmospheric pressure changes with altitude, decreasing as you go higher in the atmosphere. It also varies with weather conditions, such as high or low pressure systems moving in. Additionally, temperature changes can influence atmospheric pressure, with colder air typically having higher pressure.


As you get higher in the atmosphere does the temperature increase or decrease?

As you go higher in the atmosphere, the temperature generally decreases. This is because the atmosphere becomes less dense and there are fewer molecules to retain heat.

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How is temperature affected by changes in altitude?

It typically gets colder the higher you go depending on which layer of the atmosphere you are in.


How does the atmosphere change when you go to high in an airplane?

The air becomes less dense, the higher you go. And generally, the temperature gets colder until you reach the thermosphere, which is the hottest part of Earths atmosphere.


Why is the air colder at higher altitudes?

The air is colder at higher altitudes because the air pressure decreases as you go higher up in the atmosphere. This decrease in pressure causes the air molecules to spread out and move more slowly, resulting in lower temperatures.


Is the temperature in the troposhere warm or cold?

Cold because the higher up you go in the atmosphere the colder it gets, but the warmest layer of the atmosphere is the thermoshere. Also a good indication of the temperature of a layer in the atmosphere is to look at the weather, because on a good sized mountain there is snow at the top.


Does the atmosphere get colder the higher up you go?

Yes, the temperature generally decreases with increasing altitude in the atmosphere. This is due to the fact that the atmosphere becomes less dense at higher altitudes, leading to a decrease in the amount of air molecules that can trap heat.


Does it get colder as you go higher?

As you go higher in the atmosphere, the temperature typically decreases. This is because the air at higher altitudes is less dense and has lower pressure, which leads to a drop in temperature. This decrease in temperature with altitude is known as the lapse rate.


Why are mountains covered in ice?

The atmosphere gets colder as you go up. The reason is that the lower portion of the atmosphere is heated from below (by the heating of the land surface), and the higher you go the farther you are from the heat source, that is why it is cooler and covered in ice most of the time.


Is it true that if the higher you go in the troposphere the colder it gets?

Yes, generally speaking, temperature in the troposphere decreases with altitude. This is due to the decreasing density of air molecules in the atmosphere as you go higher, causing less heat to be retained.


When you climb higher what happens to you?

when you climb higher you will get colder and colder when you go higher.2. it dosent have much air when you get up so take breathing equietment.


Why it is colder at the peak of a mountain?

The higher you go in the atmosphere, the cooler it gets. This is the result of something called adiabatic cooling. At higher altitudes, the air is less compressed than at low altitudes, because there is less air weighing down on it. When you decompress a gas, it cools.