Explain the difference between the environmental lapse rate and adiabatic cooling

What will be an ideal response?


The environmental lapse rate is the temperature of the atmosphere determined by radiosondes and aircraft. Adiabatic cooling is the change in atmospheric temperature as a parcel of air rises, expands, and cools.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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