Saturated air is forced down the leeward side of a mountain. On its way down, the air undergoes warming because of compression. What is the rate at which the air will heat up?
A) 20°C per 1,000m of descent (11ºF per 1,000ft of descent)
B) 10°C per 1,000m of descent (5.5ºF per 1,000ft of descent)
C) 6°C per 1,000m of descent
D) 1°C per 1,000m of descent
Answer: B
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