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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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)