Why does temperature decrease with higher altitude?

Air is held strongly together by gravity, so there is less heat transfer.

Air density is lower, so there is less heat transfer.

Air density is higher, so there is less heat transfer.

Air pressure is higher, so there is less heat transfer.

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Dahlia

8 October, 16:16

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Skylar Page · Answer 1

Air density is lower so there is less heat transfer I think sorry if am wrong

Why does temperature decrease with higher altitude?Air is held strongly together by gravity, so there is less heat transfer.Air density is lower, so there is less heat transfer.Air density is higher, so there is less heat transfer.Air pressure is higher, so there is less heat transfer.