The Lower Atmosphere Is Most Likely to Have the Steepest

question 16

Multiple Choice

The lower atmosphere is most likely to have the steepest environmental lapse rate at this time:

• A)sunrise.
• B)mid-day.
• C)sunset.
• D)midnight.

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