The Rate at Which Saturated Air Cools with Adiabatic Ascent

question 70

Multiple Choice

The rate at which saturated air cools with adiabatic ascent is

• A)10°C/km.
• B)8.3°C/km.
• C)3.3°C/km.
• D)variable depending on temperature.

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