The Lower Atmosphere Typically Has a Steeper Environmental Lapse Rate

question 31

Multiple Choice

The lower atmosphere typically has a steeper environmental lapse rate in the middle of the day because

• A)the surface warms more slowly than the air aloft
• B)the surface warms more rapidly than the air aloft
• C)water tends to evaporate at the surface, releasing latent heat
• D)the air aloft tends to absorb more shortwave radiation

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