The Rate at Which the Actual Air Temperature Changes with Increasing

question 64

Multiple Choice

The rate at which the actual air temperature changes with increasing height above the surface is referred to as the ____ rate.

• A)dry adiabatic
• B)environmental lapse
• C)moist adiabatic
• D)thermoclinic
• E)absolute stability

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