Meteorology Math

The higher above the earth you are, the cooler it gets. This is because the atmosphere is warmed by the heat from the earths surface – the sun's energy must hit the surface of the earth before its turned into heat energy.

On average, for each 1000 feet above earth's surface, the temperature is cooler by 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

For example, if the temperature is 70 degrees at ground level, it will be 66.5 degrees at an elevation of 1000 feet.

For each 1000 feet decrease in elevation (getting closer to the ground), the temperature increases by 3.5 degrees.

Based on this idea, calculate the temperatures for the following:

1. Temperature at 3000 feet if temperature at ground is 30 degrees.
2. Temperature at surface if temperature at 1000 feet is 77.5 degrees.
3. Temperature at 2000 feet if temperature at surface is 50 degrees.
4. Temperature at surface if temperature at 10,000 feet is 20 degrees.
5. Temperature at 1000 feet if temperature at 2000 feet is 55 degrees.

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