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Most of the radiation emitted by the earth and its atmosphere is in the category of:
 
  A) x-rays. B) ultraviolet. C) infrared. D) gamma.

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Explain the difference between the environmental lapse rate and adiabatic cooling.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

The environmental lapse rate is the temperature of the atmosphere determined by radiosondes and aircraft. Adiabatic cooling is the change in atmospheric temperature as a parcel of air rises, expands, and cools.


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Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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