Temperature,altitude and Average Lapse Rate in the Troposphere

Multiple Choice

Temperature,altitude and average lapse rate in the troposphere

Which of the following is correct regarding lapse rates in the troposphere?

A) The term "normal (average) lapse rate" refers to the actual lapse rate in effect at any particular time.
B) The environmental lapse rate refers to the actual lapse rate,which varies in space and time.
C) The normal lapse rate is always the same as the dry adiabatic rate (DAR) .
D) Temperatures generally increase with altitude in the troposphere.
E) The average lapse rate is 5°C/km (2.7°F /1000 ft. ;1.5°C/1,000 ft. ) .