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lilldybug07

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Why is the wet adiabatic rate of cooling less that the dry adiabatic rate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The atmosphere ends abruptly at an altitude of 30 kilometers.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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

During a wet adiabatic process, water vapor condenses. This releases latent heat which partially reduces the cooling process.

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FALSE


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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