NECO Geography 2024 Objective — Question 30
Question 30 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Geography 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The normal lapse rate refers to the average rate at which
- A. A. radiant energy is converted to heat
- B. B. air pressure decreases with altitude
- C. C. air pressure increases with altitude
- D. D. temperature decreases with altitudeCorrect
Explanation
The normal lapse rate refers to the average rate at which atmospheric temperature decreases with increasing altitude. It is typically around 6.5°C per kilometer.
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