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Now, let's find the temperature at various altitudes. If the ground temperature is 71oF or 21.7oC, what is the temperature at 5,000 feet? Solve for Fahrenheit. Click on the correct answer.

HINT:
1) Don't confuse Celsius and Fahrenheit.
2) Remember that the lapse rate is 2oC and 3.5oF per 1,000 ft.
3) Dew point has nothing to do with this problem.


A) 53.5oC

B) 81oF

C) 53.5oF

D) -10oC
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Curator:
Tom.Benson@grc.nasa.gov
Responsible Official: Kathy.Zona@grc.nasa.gov