Why Is the Saturated Adiabatic Lapse Rate Less Than the Unsaturated

question 31

Multiple Choice

Why is the saturated adiabatic lapse rate less than the unsaturated adiabatic lapse rate?

• A)The steepness of the lapse rate curves are identical.
• B)Release of latent heat warms the local environment.
• C)Absorption of latent heat causes a parcel of air to contract.
• D)Absorption of latent heat warms the local environment.

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