Dr. Universe: Why are mountains cold in the mountains if heat rises and it’s closer to the sun?

Dr. UniverseIt all has to do with our atmosphere. We may not always think about it, but we are basically living in a giant ocean of air.

See the full answer, featuring WSU environmental engineer Shelley Pressley, at the Dr. Universe website.

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