4.6.2 - Altitude
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Practice Questions
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What is altitude?
💡 Hint: Think about how mountains are measured.
How does temperature change with altitude?
💡 Hint: Remember the 6.5°C rule.
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What happens to temperature as altitude increases?
💡 Hint: Remember the 6.5°C drop per kilometer!
True or False: Air pressure increases with altitude.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at higher elevations.
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If a region is located at 3000 meters above sea level, calculate the expected temperature drop from a base temperature of 20°C.
💡 Hint: Use the rule of 6.5°C per kilometer to determine the temperature drop.
Discuss the implications of climate change on agricultural practices in high-altitude regions.
💡 Hint: Consider changes to temperature and rainfall patterns.
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