The Wet Adiabatic Rate for a Rising Parcel of Air

question 132

Multiple Choice

The wet adiabatic rate for a rising parcel of air is less than the dry rate because

• A)wet air is less dense
• B)wet air is more dense
• C)release of latent heat
• D)air isn't saturated

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Definitions:

Stage 2 Sleep

Second stage of sleep, where a person is truly asleep; EEGs show K-complexes and sleep spindles, and there is much less conscious awareness of both the external world and inner mental activity.

K-Complexes

K-Complexes are a type of brainwave pattern seen on an EEG, typically associated with stage 2 sleep, characterized by a brief upsurge in brain activity.

EEGs

Short for Electroencephalograms, these are tests that measure electrical activity in the brain.

Sleepwalks

The act of walking or performing other complex behaviors while in a state of sleep.