Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?

Why is it colder at the top of a mountain than it is at sea level? Heat rises, and the top of a mountain is closer to the sun, so shouldn't it be hotter at the top of a mountain?

The highs and lows of climate

How have different plants and animals in rainforests adapted due to pollution and climate change? Group C: Anshuman Bhatnagar, Gabrielle Yamamoto, Alejandro. - ppt download

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Why is it colder at higher elevations? A thorough and visual explanation., by Barry Fischer

Cooler in the Mountains

How have different plants and animals in rainforests adapted due to pollution and climate change? Group C: Anshuman Bhatnagar, Gabrielle Yamamoto, Alejandro. - ppt download

Does elevation affect temperature? It sure does - OnTheSnow

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