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If cold air is denser than hot air, then why does the temperature decrease as the altitude rises?
I have a question. If cold air is denser than hot air, then why does the temperature decrease as the altitude rises?
That's a great question! As altitude increases, air pressure decreases. When air pressure decreases, it expands, and as it expands, it cools down. This is known as adiabatic cooling.