Question

-18.8 per mile increase in elevation for tempature find and interpret the change in temperature for an increase in elevation of 02 mile

Answer 1

With increase of elevation by 02 mile there is a fall in temperature by
`-37.6` degrees

Explanation:

Rate of change of temperature is
`-18.8` per mile of increase in elevation

Total increase in elevation
`= 02` miles

Hence, change in the temperature with 02 mile of increase of elevation

`-18.8 * 2 = -37.6` degrees

With increase of elevation by 02 mile there is a fall in temperature by
`-37.6` degrees