Atmoshphere temperature elevation rising

Subject: Atmoshphere temperature elevation rising

Date: Wed Jan 6 11:12:57 1999
Posted by Adam Gouldsberry
Grade level: K-3
School: Loma Prieta Elementary
City: Los Gatos State/Province: CA
Country: USA
Area of science: Earth Sciences
ID: 915642777.Es

Message:


If hot air rises, Why are do temperatures drop as one moves up 
to a higher elevation?  If it is from the heat radiated from the 
earth, why would the temperature drop as you drive up a hill or 
mountain?

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