Wind
Temperature
Pressure
Moisture E. All of the above
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The correct answer is: E. All of the above
As we climb upward in the atmosphere, the following weather elements always decrease:
- Wind: The wind is caused by the difference in air pressure between two areas. The higher the pressure difference, the stronger the wind. As we climb upward, the air pressure decreases, so the wind also decreases.
- Temperature: The temperature of the air is determined by the amount of heat energy in the air. As we climb upward, the air pressure decreases, so the air molecules have more space to move around. This causes the air molecules to move faster, which increases the temperature of the air. However, the temperature of the air does not increase indefinitely. At a certain altitude, called the tropopause, the temperature of the air stops increasing and begins to decrease. This is because the ozone layer absorbs most of the sun’s ultraviolet radiation at this altitude.
- Pressure: The pressure of the air is caused by the weight of the air above us. As we climb upward, there is less air above us, so the pressure of the air decreases.
- Moisture: The amount of moisture in the air is determined by the amount of water vapor in the air. As we climb upward, the air pressure decreases, so the water vapor in the air condenses and forms clouds. This is why it is usually much drier at higher altitudes.
It is important to note that these are general trends. The actual values of these weather elements can vary depending on the specific location and time of day.