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Why Is the Wet Adiabatic Lapse Less Than the Dry

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Why is the wet adiabatic lapse less than the dry adiabatic lapse rate?


A) Water is colder at high altitudes
B) Dry air heats more quickly than wet air
C) Evaporation as air rises keeps air dry and therefore warmer
D) Condensation of water releases heat
E) Formation of water droplets absorbs latent heat

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