Why Do You Need a Steep Vertical Temperature Gradient in the Atmosphere

question 52

Multiple Choice

Why do you need a steep vertical temperature gradient in the atmosphere in order to get hurricane development?

• A) If the atmosphere warms quickly with increasing altitude then the humidity will go up.
• B) If the atmosphere warms quickly with increasing altitude then the surface air can continue to rise.
• C) If the atmosphere cools quickly with increasing altitude then the humidity of the air will decrease.
• D) If the atmosphere cools quickly with increasing altitude then the surface air can continue to rise.
• E) If the temperature in the atmosphere changes continuously then it will cause turbulence in the air stream.

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