Why is it Really Cold in the Mountains?

The video explores why mountains are cold by building a model of a stationary atmosphere. It explains the role of heat radiation, visible light, and the effects of gravity and density gradients. The video also discusses convection, atmospheric stability, and the adiabatic lapse rate, concluding that convection limits temperature decline with altitude.

How does the presence of mountains affect the temperature profile of the atmosphere?

What is the significance of the ozone layer in relation to atmospheric temperatures?

In what ways does the adiabatic lapse rate limit temperature changes in the atmosphere?

Discuss the impact of convection on temperature differences in the atmosphere.