The linear plot shows how the air temperature changes with the altitude of a mountain located nearby. According to the plot, which statement is true?
Air Temperature
vs. Mountain Height
The air temperature increases about 10°C for every
1000-meter increase of altitude.
10
The air temperature at the base of the mountain is
about 18°C.
Air Temperature (°C)
. 10
The average temperature on top of the mountain is
about -2°C
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1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 x
Mountain Height
(in meters)
The air temperature at the base of the mountain is
about -22°C