Given an Environmental Lapse Rate of 5°C/1000 M and a Dry

question 70

Multiple Choice

Given an environmental lapse rate of 5°C/1000 m and a dry adiabatic of 10°C, what would be the temperature of unsaturated surface air after it rises to height of 2000 m if its surface temperature had been 25°C?

• A) 20°C
• B) 5°C
• C) 10°C
• D) 25°C
• E) 15°C

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