2007-03-02 22:23:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
colder because the atmosphere is thinner as you go up and the paticles in the atmosphere are mainly what get warmed up by the sun (besides the earths surface).
this is one reason why there is snow on mountain tops even in places like arizona.
2007-03-02 22:26:59 · answer #1 · answered by ☺☻☺☻☺☻ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Places of a higher altitude are colder than sea level because warmth from the oceans keeps coastal plains warmer.
2007-03-02 22:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The temperature decreases 1 degree celsius for every 32 m increase in altitude. The sun's rays fall slanting when we go up. Since they are not concentrated then, they are less warm. So, the temperature is lower at higher altitudes.
2007-03-02 23:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it will be colder as the air gets colder as we move up from the earth's surface
2007-03-02 22:47:41 · answer #4 · answered by slimshady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
colder because the atmosphere is thinner
2007-03-02 23:01:29 · answer #5 · answered by lilshortyjess 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋