Author Question: The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with ... (Read 61 times)

futuristic · **on:** Aug 7, 2018

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used to classify ___________________ _.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Why are the dry adiabatic lapse rate and the wet adiabatic lapse rate different?

Koolkid240 · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 7, 2018

Answer to Question 1

hurricane intensity

Answer to Question 2

As a rising parcel of air cools to its dew point temperature, condensation occurs, which releases latent heat into the air. Air cools faster prior to the onset of condensation. The rate of cooling is called the dry adiabatic lapse rate. Once condensation occurs, and latent heat is released, the air parcel cools at a different rate known as the wet adiabatic lapse rate.