3. Which of the following is true for a station at a higher elevation when compared to a nearby station at a lower elevation?
a. It will have a higher summer temperature
b. It will have a higher winter temperature
c. It will have a lower summer temperature
d. The temperatures will be nearly identical
e. None of these are correct
answer: a
Nope.
is it c?
Yes, c.
To determine which of the given options is true, we need to understand the relationship between elevation and temperature. Generally, as elevation increases, the temperature tends to decrease. This is because the atmosphere gets thinner at higher altitudes, allowing less heat to be trapped and leading to cooler temperatures.
Given that a station at a higher elevation is being compared to a nearby station at a lower elevation, we can conclude that (c) the station at a higher elevation will have a lower summer temperature is not correct.
Now, we can consider options (a) and (b). Since summer is characterized by warmer temperatures, it is more likely that the station at a higher elevation will have a lower summer temperature than the nearby station at a lower elevation. Therefore, option (a) is correct.
To summarize, when comparing a station at a higher elevation to a nearby station at a lower elevation, the true statement is that the station at a higher elevation will have a higher winter temperature.