The table below shows the relationship between the altitude of the atmosphere and corresponding temperature. Altitude (in feet) 25,000 20,000 15,580 12,902 Temperature (in degree Celsius) 10 16 25 30 What inference can be made from the above data? A.The temperature of the atmosphere decreases with the increase in the altitude. B.The temperature of the atmosphere decreases with the decrease in the altitude. C.The temperature of the atmosphere increases with the increase in the altitude. D.ANo inference can be made from the given data.

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The table below shows the relationship between the altitude of the atmosphere and corresponding temperature.

Altitude (in feet) 25,000 20,000 15,580 12,902
Temperature (in degree Celsius) 10 16 25 30
What inference can be made from the above data?
 
A.The temperature of the atmosphere decreases with the increase in the altitude.
B.The temperature of the atmosphere decreases with the decrease in the altitude.
C.The temperature of the atmosphere increases with the increase in the altitude.
D.ANo inference can be made from the given data.
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