As a General Rule,the Atmosphere Cools by 3

question 51

Multiple Choice

As a general rule,the atmosphere cools by 3.5°F for every 1,000 feet gained in elevation.This is called

• A) the adiabatic lapse rate.
• B) the subsolar point.
• C) the rate of condensation.
• D) orographic effect.
• E) the rain shadow effect.

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