The lower atmosphere typically has a steeper environmental lapse ...

[geodog55]

The lower atmosphere typically has a steeper environmental lapse rate in the middle of the day because
 
  A) the surface warms more slowly than the air aloft
  B) the surface warms more rapidly than the air aloft
  C) water tends to evaporate at the surface, releasing latent heat
  D) the air aloft tends to absorb more shortwave radiation

Question 2

The most common mechanism of cloud formation is:
 
  A) adding water vapor to the air.
  B) mixing warm moist air with cold air.
  C) lowering the air temperature to the dew point by adiabatic cooling of rising air.
  D) none of the above

[kbennett34]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

[geodog55]

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