Why Is the Wet Adiabatic Lapse Less Than the Dry

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why is the wet adiabatic lapse less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate?

• A)Water is colder at high altitudes
• B)Dry air heats more quickly than wet air
• C)Evaporation as air rises keeps air dry and therefore warmer
• D)Condensation of water releases heat
• E)Formation of water droplets absorbs latent heat

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