The saturated adiabatic lapse rate is a lesser lapse rate than the dry adiabatic lapse rate. This is because ________
A) rain is occurring
B) "wet" air doesn't rise
C) the air must be stable
D) latent heat is being released
E) unsaturated air is descending
Answer: D
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