Why is the saturated adiabatic lapse rate less than the unsaturated adiabatic lapse rate?
A) The steepness of the lapse rate curves are identical.
B) Release of latent heat warms the local environment.
C) Absorption of latent heat causes a parcel of air to contract.
D) Absorption of latent heat warms the local environment.
B) Release of latent heat warms the local environment.
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