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Redwolflake15

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If the planet warms and its atmosphere contains more water, the lapse rate at low latitudes will
 
  A) remain unchanged.
  B) increase.
  C) decrease.

Question 2

The ice-albedo feedback is absent in the tropics because
 
  A) the albedo is usually fairly high.
  B) the albedo is usually fairly low.
  C) the ITCZ regulates the albedo.
  D) very little ice is present.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D





 

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