The Dry Adiabatic Rate of Temperature Change for an Unsaturated

question 113

Multiple Choice

The dry adiabatic rate of temperature change for an unsaturated air parcel is __________.

• A)3.5 degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters
• B)6.5 degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters
• C)10 degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters
• D)12 degrees Celsius per 1,000 meters

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