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Why does temperature decrease with increase in altitude?
I see. Is this why mountains can have much colder temperatures than cities at similar latitudes?
Yes, that's correct! Mountains generally have lower temperatures compared to nearby cities at similar latitudes due to their higher altitudes and lower atmospheric pressures. The thin air in mountainous areas is also not able to absorb and retain heat as efficiently as denser air in cities, leading to colder temperatures.