AerodynamicsQuestion 404 of 934

In the standard atmosphere, about how much does the temperature fall for each 1,000 feet of altitude gain (up to 36,000 feet)?

  1. About 2 °C
  2. About 0.5 °C
  3. About 5 °C
  4. About 10 °C
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Correct answer: About 2 °C

A standard temperature lapse rate is about 3.5 °F or 2 °C per thousand feet.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 4: Principles of Flight — Atmospheric Pressure, page 90

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026