In the troposphere, temperatures decrease with altitude (air pressure), which is known as the adiabatic lapse rate (9.8 Â°C per thousand feet). While there are different tempeâ¦ratures throughout the atmosphere, there are both increases and decreases in it as one moves upwards.
To easily shred romaine lettuce, stack several washed and dried leaves, roll up to form a cylinder and slice crosswise at 1/4- to 1/2-inch intervals. For best results, do not toss lettuce with dressing until just before serving as the dressing wilts the leaves.
1 Cut the watermelon in half with a big, heavy chef's knife. It should split easily. 2  Turn one half face down and make sure it is firm and secure on the cutting board. Carefully shave off the rind, taking as little of the red flesh as possible.  You should be left with a watermelon cone, like the one pictured above.