Which of the Following Environmental Lapse Rates Would Represent the Most

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following environmental lapse rates would represent the most unstable atmosphere in a layer of unsaturated air?

• A)3^o C per 1,000 m
• B)6^o C per 1,000 m
• C)9^o C per 1,000 m
• D)11^o C per 1,000 m

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