Part 4: Average Lapse Rate- change in temperature as a result in altitude change
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Question
Part 4: Average Lapse Rate- change in temperature as a result in altitude change. Average Lapse Rate: 3.6° F/ 1000 feet or 6.5° C/ 1000 meters Steps for calculating the Lapse Rate uld the temperature be like at 5000 feet? Step 1: Find the Elevation Difference: Maximum - Minimum 5000- 1000 4000 feet Step 2: Set up equivalent fractions and cross multiply Elevation) 1000 ft 4000 ft (4000 3.6)/1000 14.40 F Step 3: If calculating for a higher elevation, subtract degrees from starting temperature. If calculating for a low elevation, add degrees to starting temperature 93.60 F- 14.4° F 79.2° F at 5000 ft Assignment: Calculate the temperature using the average lapse rate for the locations listed below. Round your answers to one decimal place. Location Elevation Temperature 150 feet 1200 feet 11,499 feet 72° F Fullerton San Bernardino San Gorgonio Peak Looking back at the temperatures listed in Part 2, do the temperatures between Lihue and Kilauea follow the average lapse rate? 1. 53Explanation / Answer
For san bernadino
The given elevation = 1200 feet
the elevation difference = 1200 - 150 = 1050 feet
average lapse rate = 3.6 F / 1000 feet
make the equations = 3.6 F/ 1000 feet = X / 1050 feet
X = 3.78 F
calculating for higher elevation so sustract 3.78 F with 72 F it gives the temperature at 1200 feet altitude
the temperature at 1200 feet altitude = 72 - 3.78 = 68.22 F
For san Gorgonio peak
The given elevation = 11499 feet
the elevation difference = 11499 - 150 = 11349 feet
average lapse rate = 3.6 F / 1000 feet
make the equations = 3.6 F/ 1000 feet = X / 11349 feet
X = 40.86 F
calculating for higher elevation so sustract 40. 86 F with 72 F it gives the temperature at 13499 feet altitude
the temperature at 13499 feet altitude = 72 - 40.86 = 31.14 F