Which of the following statements describes the environmental lapse rate in a conditionally unstable atmosphere?

A. It will be less than the moist adiabatic rate and less than the dry adiabatic rate.
B. It will be greater than the moist adiabatic rate and greater than dry adiabatic rate.
C. It will be less than the moist adiabatic rate and greater than the dry adiabatic rate.
D. It will be greater than the moist adiabatic rate and less then the dry adiabatic rate.


Answer: D

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